Function of... (Echinoids)

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What is the function of the Tubercle?
For spine attachment
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What is the function of the Genital plate?
To release sperm and eggs into water column
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What is the function of Pore Pairs
To allow tube feet to protrude without falling from the test
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Which plate contains pore pairs?
Ambulacral plate
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What is the function of 'Aristotle's lantern'?
To scrape algae or other food towards the gut
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What is the function of the water vascular system?
Allows the animals to extend its tube feet by forcing water into the controlled tissues
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What is the function of the madreporite?
For taking in water for the water vascular system
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What is the function of tube feet?
For attachment, movement and respiration
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What is the function of spines?
For walking and defence
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What is the function of the Anterior groove?
To direct currents to the mouth
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What is the function of the petaloid ambulacra?
To house pore pairs
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What is the function of the Labrum?
A 'lip' protruding over part of the mouth to prevent sediment moving into the mouth
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What is the function of the plastron?
An area of attachment for small spines to dig burrows
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What is the function of the Fascioles?
To direct water to the mouth and to direct waste away from the echinoid
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