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Operation of the water vascular system<br />

Ampulla contracts, one way valve causes fluid to be forced into<br />

tube-foot - results in extension<br />

Foot can attach to substrate, sometimes with suction-cup tip<br />

Longitudinal muscles contract <strong>and</strong> shorten tube-foot<br />

Water forced back into ampulla<br />

Repeated movement results in locomotion or manipulation of objects

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