Zoologists who study the species and evolution of the phylum Echinodermata generally agree about what the echinoderm ancestors probably looked like and also speculate regarding some of the 'modern' adaptations. Classify these characteristics as ancient or modern to describe the evolution of this phylum. Tube feet for movement Ancient Modern Predatory Tube feet for feeding Crinoid-like Mouth-up orientation Mouth-down orientation
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