Which of the following describes the function of the madreporite in echinoderms?

a. regulating water flow in the water vascular system
b. allowing for slow but powerful movement
c. digesting and circulating key nutrients
d. facilitating the regeneration of body parts


a. regulating water flow in the water vascular system

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