Preferred Label : tube foot;
Uberon definition : One of the numerous external, fluid-filled muscular tubes of echinoderms, such as
the starfish or sea urchin, serving as organs of locomotion, food handling, and respiration[BTO].
Tube feet consist of two parts: ampulla and podia. Ampulla contain both circular muscles
and longitudinal muscle, whereas the podia contain the latter only. Thus the podia
use suction to attach to the substratum[WP].;
Uberon related term : tube feet;
Origin ID : 0008247;
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One of the numerous external, fluid-filled muscular tubes of echinoderms, such as
the starfish or sea urchin, serving as organs of locomotion, food handling, and respiration[BTO].
Tube feet consist of two parts: ampulla and podia. Ampulla contain both circular muscles
and longitudinal muscle, whereas the podia contain the latter only. Thus the podia
use suction to attach to the substratum[WP].
