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Euryalida

Euryalida

9.9
A group of sea animals like basket stars with many branched, flexible arms that live deep in the ocean
  • noun
  • /ˌjʊə.riˈɑː.lɪ.də/
  • Specialized
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  • Unlike brittle stars, members of Euryalida possess highly branched arms for filter-feeding.

Examples

  • The deep-sea habitat is home to various Euryalida, including several rare basket star species.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the subclass Euryalida in the South Pacific Ocean.

  • The Euryalida are fascinating creatures of the deep sea.

  • Have you ever seen a Euryalida in its natural habitat?

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the subclass Euryalida in the South Pacific Ocean.

  • The deep-sea habitat is home to various Euryalida, including several rare basket star species.

  • Unlike brittle stars, members of Euryalida possess highly branched arms for filter-feeding.

Synonyms

basket star
vsEuryalida
1 9.6

A sea animal with a round body and many long, branching arms

is the scientific subclass name emphasizing deep sea habitat

Surface Forms

Euryalida singular
Euryalidas plural

Etymology

The word Euryalida comes from the Greek root eury- meaning 'broad' and the biology ending -ida used for animal groups. So the name points to their wide, highly branched arms that spread out like a basket to catch food, which is why Euryalida names these basket-star sea animals.