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Ophiuroidea

Pronunciation: /ˌɒfɪ(j)ʊəˈrɔɪdɪə/
Definition of Ophiuroidea

noun

Zoology
  • a class of echinoderms that comprises the brittlestars.

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), based on the genus name Ophiura, from Greek ophis 'snake' + oura 'tail'

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