Euryalida

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A taxonomic order of brittle stars: "Euryalida" refers to a specific order of marine invertebrates within the class Ophiuroidea, commonly known as brittle stars or serpent stars. Members of this order are characterized by their highly branched, flexible arms, which they often coil into a basket-like shape, leading to the common name "basket stars."
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Euryalida are distinguished from other brittle stars by their ability to grasp objects with their prehensile arms.
    • Scientists discovered a new species belonging to the order Euryalida in the deep-sea trench.
    • The museum's exhibit features a preserved specimen of a basket star from the Euryalida.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic classification: The term is used in formal scientific contexts to categorize and discuss this specific group of echinoderms.
    • The phylogenetic study confirmed the monophyly of the order Euryalida.
Variants and Related Words
  • Euryalid (adj): Pertaining to the order Euryalida.
    • The researcher studied euryalid morphology.
  • Basket star (n): The common name for many species within the Euryalida.
    • The basket star extended its intricate arms to feed at night.
Synonyms
  • Basket stars (common name)
  • Gorgonocephalidae (This is the name of a prominent family within the order Euryalida, often used synonymously in a broad sense, though technically a subset.)
Related Phrases
  • Order Euryalida: The full taxonomic designation.
    • The biodiversity of the order Euryalida is highest in tropical and deep-sea environments.
Noun
  1. basket stars

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