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Crinoidea

Crinoidea

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A sea animal with a cup-shaped body and feathery arms like a flower
  • noun
  • /krɪˈnɔɪdiə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : crinoideos
  • The distinctive feathery arms of Crinoidea help them capture plankton from the water.

Examples

  • Scientists discovered several new species within the Crinoidea during the deep-sea expedition.

  • Fossilized Crinoidea are frequently found in Paleozoic sedimentary rocks.

  • The Crinoidea class includes both sea lilies and feather stars.

  • Many Crinoidea can be found in deep ocean waters.

  • The Crinoidea, also known as sea lilies, are often found in deep ocean waters.

  • Researchers studied the Crinoidea to understand their unique feeding mechanisms.

  • During a dive, we spotted a beautiful Crinoidea gracefully waving its feathery arms.

Surface Forms

Crinoidea singular
Crinoideas plural

Morphology

Crinoidea = crinoid (opaque) = crino + idea

The form is a scientific/taxonomic formation using the combining form 'crino-' and the taxonomic suffix '-idea', which is not a productive or transparent derivation for average learners.

Etymology

Crinoidea comes from Greek krinon meaning 'lily' and the ending -oidea meaning 'like' or 'in the shape of'. These animals are often called 'sea lilies' or feather stars because their cup-like bodies and feathery arms look like a flower, so the name describes how they appear.