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In Biology / High School | 2014-09-05

The function of muscular contractions that force water into the tube feet is

a. regeneration.

b. allowing the echinoderm to float with ocean currents.

c. digestion.

d. to enable the echinoderm to attach to surfaces.

Asked by Shanice616

Answer (3)

b is the correct option as they help in locomotion...

Answered by Xhade | 2024-06-10

*all above are correct but the most appropriate is B..allow echinoderm to flow with ocean currents.. *

Answered by littlestar | 2024-06-10

The muscular contractions in echinoderms force water into tube feet, enabling them to attach to surfaces and move. This process is part of their water vascular system, which is vital for their locomotion. The correct answer is option d, which addresses the attachment function of the tube feet.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-12-26

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