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ECB-ANAT-40

Anatomy Term: water vascular system
ECAO ID: 0103870
Synonyms:
Definition: "The water vascular system is a hydraulic system used by sea urchins for locomotion, food and waste transportation, and respiration. The system is composed of canals connecting numerous tube feet."
Stage Range: 6-arm pluteus larva stage to adult stage
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Parent(s): anatomical system (is_a) whole organism (part_of)

 


References: NCBO BioPortal , Ontology Lookup Service