St. Croix Echinoderms

Echinoderms have five body segments arranged around a central axis. Most have tube feet. Sea stars, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers are echinoderms.

Six-keyhole Sand Dollar, Mellita sexiesperforata

West Indian Sea Egg, Tripneustes ventricosus

Variegated Urchin, Lytechinus variegatus

Golden Crinoid, Davidaster rubiginosa

Sponge Brittle Star, Ophiothrix suensonii

Beaded Sea Cucumber, Euapta lappa

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Last modified 10 February 2009