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crinoid

crinoid

1 9.9
A sea animal with a central body and feathery arms used to catch food
  • noun
  • /ˈkraɪnɔɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : crinoideo
  • Fossilized crinoids found in the rock layers illustrate the rich biodiversity of ancient oceans.

Examples

  • The mature crinoids artificially resemble flowers.

    Species: The Awakening (2007)

  • The scientist studied crinoids to understand their evolutionary history within marine ecosystems.

  • You know, theoretically, I could use the molecular genetic material... to create a whole new breed of crinoid.

    Species: The Awakening (2007)

  • Crinoids, a type of echinoderm.

    Species: The Awakening (2007)

  • Crinoids, also known as crinoids, have a unique appearance with their feathery arms extending from a central disk.

Synonyms

sea lily
vscrinoid
  • Specialized
9.7

An animal with a stalk and feathery arms that lives attached to the sea floor

is the broader animal class including both attached and free forms
feather star
vscrinoid
  • Specialized
9.9

A sea animal with many feathery arms that can swim and lives on the sea floor

is the broader animal class covering both stalked and stalkless types

Surface Forms

crinoid singular
crinoids plural

Morphology

crinoid = Crinoidea (opaque) = crino + oid

The noun uses the same technical combining form and suffix; the referent is a specific biological taxon, not derivable by general learners from component meanings.

Etymology

Crinoid comes from the Greek krinon 'lily' plus -oid 'like', so the word means 'lily-like'. That fits the animal sense because these sea creatures look like flowers and are often called 'sea lilies' because of their feathery arms.