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Sea Cucumber belongs to class

A

Echinoidea

B

Holothuroidea

C

Asteroidea

D

Ophiothrix.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Organism**: The question asks about the classification of the Sea Cucumber. 2. **Understand the Options**: The options provided are: - Echinoidea - Holothuroidea - Asteroidea - Ophiuroidea 3. **Analyze Each Class**: - **Echinoidea**: This class includes sea urchins and sand dollars, which are typically globular in shape and have spines. - **Holothuroidea**: This class includes sea cucumbers, which are elongated and cylindrical in shape, and notably lack arms. - **Asteroidea**: This class consists of starfish, characterized by their star-shaped bodies with five or more arms. - **Ophiuroidea**: This class includes brittle stars, which have long, slender arms and are distinct from sea cucumbers. 4. **Match Characteristics**: Sea cucumbers are elongated and cylindrical, fitting the description of Holothuroidea, while the other classes do not match this description. 5. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the Sea Cucumber belongs to the class **Holothuroidea**. **Final Answer**: Sea Cucumber belongs to the class **Holothuroidea**. ---
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