ophiuroidea

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Noun ophiuroidea has 1 sense

Ophiuroidea, class Ophiuroidea - brittle stars and basket stars
--₁ is a kind of class
--₁ is a member of Echinodermata, phylum Echinodermata
--₁ has members: Ophiurida, subclass Ophiurida; Euryalida, subclass Euryalida

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Ophiuroidea

Definition:

Ophiuroidea is a subclass of the echinoderms that includes brittle stars, commonly known as serpent stars. They are characterized by long, flexible arms connected to a central disk.

Examples:

1. The ophiuroidea is a diverse group of marine organisms found in oceans around the world.

2. Brittle stars, belonging to the class Ophiuroidea, have unique arm movements that help them navigate through their environment.

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