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Sea Stars, Sea Urchins and Other Echinoderms Of Guam

Echinoderms are members of a phylum (i.e., a major group) of common, often large and colorful shallow-water invertebrates seen on the reefs around Guam. The phylum is comprised of five classes: sea stars, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, brittle stars and sea lilies. The first three classes need little introduction and have been recognized since ancient times.

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Ancient Guam Era, Archeological Investigations, Historic Eras of Guam, Land (Tano), Natural Environment, Natural Resources

Ancient Guam’s Environment

In addition to analyzing artifacts, archeologists often study ancient environments to understand how prehistoric societies both shaped, and were shaped by, their natural surroundings. For example, an archeologist might be interested in learning how an ancient population managed to live in a particular environment, such as a desert.

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