Which of the following characteristics is exhibited by the water vascular system of echinoderms?
A) it functions as a circulatory system that distributes nutrients to body cells
B) it functions in locomotion and feeding
C) it is bilateral in organization, even though the adult animal is not bilaterally symmetrical
D) it is analogous to the gastrovascular cavity of flatworms

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The water vascular system of echinoderms, such as starfish, functions primarily in locomotion and feeding. It is a network of hydraulic canals branching into tube feet that allow the animal to move and capture food.

Which of the Following Characteristics Is Exhibited by the Water