Small structures used for removing debris from the surface of sea stars are:
A) madreporites.
B) spines.
C) tubercles.
D) pedicellariae.
E) the dermal gills.

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Pedicellariae are small forceps-like structures found on the surface of sea stars used for removing debris and detritus from their body surface. Madreporites are involved in the water vascular system, spines provide protection and movement, tubercles aid in attachment, and dermal gills are involved in respiration.

Small Structures Used for Removing Debris from the Surface of Sea