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Sea Cucumber

Apr. 22, 2008

The sea cucumber is an echinoderm shaped like a cucumber or sausage, related to the starfish and the sea urchin. Learn more about the sea cucumber.

Sea Urchin

Apr. 22, 2008

The sea urchin is a prickly-looking echinoderm, spherical in shape and covered with long movable spines. Learn more about the sea urchin.

Starfish

Apr. 22, 2008

The starfish, or sea star, is a marine animal. Despite its name, the starfish is not a fish; it's an echinoderm, a type of animal that's spiny-skinned.

Brittle Star

Apr. 22, 2008

The brittle star is an echinoderm. Learn more about the brittle star at Animal Planet.

Crinoid

Apr. 22, 2008

The crinoid is an echinoderm. Learn more about the crinoid at Animal Planet.

Echinoderms

Apr. 22, 2008

The echinoderm is a member of spiny-skinned marine animals, including starfish, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers. Learn more about echinoderms.

Sand Dollar

Apr. 22, 2008

The sand dollar is an echinoderm. Learn more about the sand dollar at Animal Planet.

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