class Ophiuroidea

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A taxonomic class of echinoderms: "Class Ophiuroidea" is the scientific classification for a group of marine invertebrates commonly known as brittle stars and basket stars. They are characterized by a distinct central disc and long, slender, flexible arms that are sharply set off from the disc.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The Class Ophiuroidea is one of the largest classes within the phylum Echinodermata.
    • Researchers are studying the biodiversity of the Class Ophiuroidea in the deep sea.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic hierarchy: Used in formal biological and zoological contexts to specify this particular class.
    • The specimen was definitively placed within the Class Ophiuroidea based on its skeletal structure.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ophiuroid (n): An individual organism belonging to the Class Ophiuroidea.
    • The ophiuroid swiftly moved its arms to crawl across the ocean floor.
  • Ophiuroidea: Often used interchangeably with "Class Ophiuroidea" as the formal name of the taxon.
Synonyms
  • Brittle stars: The common name for most members of this class.
  • Basket stars: The common name for a subgroup (order Euryalida) within the class, known for their branched arms.
Related Phrases
  • Ophiuroid morphology: Refers to the study of the form and structure of brittle stars and basket stars.
  • Ophiuroid ecology: Refers to the study of how these organisms interact with their environment.
Noun
  1. brittle stars and basket stars

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