interambulacrum Synonyms

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interambulacrum Meaning

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In echinoderms, one of the areas or zones intervening between two ambulacra. See Illust. of Ambulacrum.

The starfishes' back is covered with a hard skeleton consisting of plates called interambulacra.
Interambulacra are the spaces between the ambulacral plates in the exoskeleton of echinoderms like sea urchins and starfishes.
In echinoids, the interambulacra are covered by primary spines, which are used for locomotion and defense.
The interambulacra of sea stars are where pedicellariae, tiny forceps-like structures used for protection, are located.
The interambulacrum is a key feature used to identify and classify different species of echinoderms.
Interambulacral areas in brittlestars are often covered with scales or spines, providing additional protection.
The interambulacrum of echinoderms can exhibit different sizes, shapes, and ornamentation depending on the species.
Certain echinoderms, like sand dollars, have flattened interambulacra, allowing them to burrow and move through sandy substrates.
The interambulacra of sea urchins are important for their feeding habits, as they house the Aristotle's lantern, a complex feeding apparatus.
Interambulacral plates in the exoskeleton of echinoderms provide structural support and protection against predators.

In echinoderms, one of the areas or zones intervening between two ambulacra. See Illust. of Ambulacrum.

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The starfishes' back is covered with a hard skeleton consisting of plates called interambulacra.

Interambulacra are the spaces between the ambulacral plates in the exoskeleton of echinoderms like sea urchins and starfishes.

In echinoids, the interambulacra are covered by primary spines, which are used for locomotion and defense.

The interambulacra of sea stars are where pedicellariae, tiny forceps-like structures used for protection, are located.