Madreporite Starfish

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i10-82-starfish.jpg
starfish
starfish
anatomy of a starfish
anatomy of a starfish
Dorsal view of a dissected starfish showing rectal cecum, anus, madreporite,
Dorsal view of a dissected starfish showing rectal cecum, anus, madreporite,
the ventral side next to the madreporite (see above for a definition)
the ventral side next to the madreporite (see above for a definition)
The madreporite on a sea star (starfish) is often visible as a
The madreporite on a sea star (starfish) is often visible as a
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starfish.bmp (336198 bytes)
Preserved sea star, madreporite indicated by arrow
Preserved sea star, madreporite indicated by arrow
So ALL sea stars have a madreporite. We can see how it varies among
So ALL sea stars have a madreporite. We can see how it varies among
Here are some close-up pictures of the madreporite:
Here are some close-up pictures of the madreporite:
Dorsal view of starfish showing external anatomy
Dorsal view of starfish showing external anatomy
It's in the central part of the starfish. A Radial Canal runs down the
It's in the central part of the starfish. A Radial Canal runs down the
Starfish Dissection - JKL Bahweting Middle School
Starfish Dissection - JKL Bahweting Middle School
Art:Principal features of a starfish. Water for the water vascular system
Art:Principal features of a starfish. Water for the water vascular system
madreporite starfish:
(6)What is the function of the madreporite?
(6)What is the function of the madreporite?
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seastardiagramel.gif
Starfish: carnivorous echinoderm found in the ocean depths; it generally has
Starfish: carnivorous echinoderm found in the ocean depths; it generally has
Asteroids
Asteroids
Close up of madreporite and stone canal
Close up of madreporite and stone canal
Starfish External Observation: SmithLifeScience
Starfish External Observation: SmithLifeScience
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