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ophiurida

 

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Noun ophiurida has 1 sense
  1. Ophiurida, subclass Ophiurida - brittle stars
    --1 is a kind of class
    --1 is a member of Ophiuroidea, class Ophiuroidea
    --1 has members: brittle star, brittle-star, serpent star

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Ophiurida

Ophiurida is a class of echinoderms, commonly known as brittle stars. They belong to the phylum Echinodermata, which also includes starfish, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers. Brittle stars are found in most marine environments, from shallow coastal waters to the deep sea.

Sense 1: Popular

Noun: A species of brittle star characterized by long, slender arms that usually have spines or granules.

Sample Sentence: The ophiurida gracefully moved across the ocean floor, using its long arms to catch small prey.

Sense 2: Local

Noun: In certain regions, a local name for ophiurida species found in abundance.

Sample Sentence: The fishermen in the area referred to the numerous ophiurida species as "sea spiders" due to their appearance.

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