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Echinodermata

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n. The phylum of animals whose members are pentaradially (five-axis) symmetrical as adults, have a water-vascular system, and an endoskeleton. Members of this phylum include sea stars, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, and sea lilies. (Source: Burnie)

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