For this project we had to create a mini poster of a Particular Echinoderm species of our choice. We had to include the following aspects of: - Title (Phylum),- Scientific Name,- Common Name,- Colored Hand sketches of the creature (Multiple views and details of important structures)- Labels of different anatomical parts- 3 interesting facts about the creature- Decorate and color in a creative way. I chose to do the Giant sea star because it is the largest type of Echinoderm in the ocean and I wanted to learn more about it.
I had a lot of fun doing this project because I got ot use my drawing skills and I got to research one of the most interesting organisms in the ocean. This is what I was waiting to do when I entered the Marine Bio class. I have seen sea stars before on the beach in SF and I wanted to learn more about them. There are so many things I have learned about echinoderms and how important a role it can play in the ocean. One thing I did well on this project was manage my time well and turning it in on time. I do not think there is much to critique when it comes to the project itself but nothing can ever be perfect. I may have been able to include some more information on echinoderms, add a couple more images of the star fish and its components, or color some more or add other organisms that live interact with these organisms or add sea stars and star fish.