An organism is able to extend its feeding structure(s)through a hole in its body wall. If the organism were a sea star, it would extend its
A)stomach.
B)lophophore.
C)pharynx.
D)mandibles.
E)tentacles.

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Sea stars are known to extend their stomach out of their mouth and into their prey, allowing them to digest their food externally. This process is known as evisceration. Therefore, the feeding structure that is extended through a hole in the body wall of a sea star is its stomach.

An Organism Is Able to Extend Its Feeding Structure(s)through a Hole