When the Crown of Thorns Starfish Hatches, It Has a Semitransparent

question 18

Multiple Choice

When the crown of thorns starfish hatches, it has a semitransparent, jellylike appearance with a non-defined shape. As it ages, it grows arms and then spikes, giving rise to its name. This dramatic change in its body features describes the starfish's ________.

• A)metamorphosis
• B)medusa body plan
• C)water vascular system
• D)molting

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