Across
- 4. A type of echinoderm that is round shaped. Eats algae, which helps save coral reefs. Has spikes that can expel dangerous toxins.
- 8. Organisms in the arthropod group contain segmented bodies, jointed legs, and an ___________.
- 9. Division of the body into repeating segments. Present in annelids.
- 10. A term for when unwanted marine life gets trapped in nets by fishermen.
- 11. Name for worms that live in water.
- 13. Tubes found in annelids that removes waste from the body.
- 14. A type of echinoderm contains a set of organs in each leg.
- 15. A group of organisms that includes the feather stars and sea lilies.
- 16. Small, shrimp-like organisms that are a good food source for large marine organisms, such as whales.
- 18. An organism that has an elongated body with tentacles around the mouth. Eats nutrients in the sand.
- 20. A group of organisms that includes lobster, shrimp, and crabs. All of these organisms contain ten legs.
- 22. Small, teardrop shaped organisms that are a food source for other marine organisms.
Down
- 1. A type of echinoderm that has long slender legs. All its organs are found in its central disk.
- 2. Group of arthropods that live in the ocean.
- 3. Another name for complex worms.
- 5. System that controls the extension or withdrawal of tube feet.
- 6. A large group of organisms that includes spiders, insects, crabs, and more.
- 7. Almost all echinoderms contain ______ body segments.
- 12. A group of organisms that includes sea stars, brittle stars, urchins, and more.
- 14. A type of echinoderm that is disk shaped. Contains tube feet when alive.
- 17. A crustacean that lives attached to various structures, such as whales, turtle shells, and boats.
- 19. Small structures that echinoderms use to crawl and grasp onto things.
- 21. A process that crustaceans go through as they shed their exoskeletons.
