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Ophiurida

Ophiurida

9.9
A group of sea animals like brittle stars with thin flexible arms around a round body
  • noun
  • /ˌɒfɪˈjʊərəˌdə/
  • Specialized
: ofiuroides
  • The Ophiurida are fascinating creatures found in various marine environments.

Examples

  • Marine biologists recently discovered a new member of the Ophiurida near the Great Barrier Reef.

  • Many species within the Ophiurida group inhabit deep-sea environments around the world.

  • The fossil record shows that Ophiurida have existed since the Early Ordovician period.

  • Have you ever seen an Ophiurida in its natural habitat?

  • Many species within the Ophiurida group inhabit deep-sea environments around the world.

  • Marine biologists recently discovered a new member of the Ophiurida near the Great Barrier Reef.

  • The fossil record shows that Ophiurida have existed since the Early Ordovician period.

Synonyms

brittle-star
vsOphiurida
8.6

A small sea animal with a round body and long thin arms like a starfish

is the scientific group name used for these animals

Surface Forms

Ophiurida singular
Ophiuridas plural

Etymology

Ophiurida comes from Greek parts ophi- and -oura, which mean 'snake' and 'tail'. A helpful image is that these brittle stars have long, thin arms that look like snake-like tails, and that is why they got this name.