crinoid

• Relatif aux crinoïdes (échinodermes marins) ou qui leur ressemble, notamment par une forme de lis ou de pétale.

Relating to or resembling a crinoid (a marine echinoderm); also used to describe something that is lily-shaped or petal-like.

1. Relating to CrinoideaC2formalscientific

   Pertaining to or characteristic of the class Crinoidea, which includes sea lilies and feather stars.

   crinoïde

   • The crinoid fossils found in the limestone were exceptionally well-preserved.
   • Crinoid anatomy is studied to understand echinoderm evolution.
   • The diver observed a crinoid colony attached to the coral reef.

• Nom désignant un échinoderme marin primitif, caractérisé par cinq bras ou plus, souvent pennés, rayonnant depuis un disque central ; il peut être fixé par une tige ou libre.

A noun referring to a primitive marine echinoderm characterized by five or more feathery arms that radiate from a central disk.

1. Marine animalC2formalscientific

   A primitive marine echinoderm with a cup-shaped body and five or more feathery arms radiating from a central disk, often attached to the sea floor by a stalk.

   Crinoïde (animal marin)

   • Fossilized crinoids are commonly found in limestone deposits.
   • The diver observed a living crinoid swaying with the current.
   • Crinoids are sometimes called sea lilies due to their plant-like appearance.

   Synonymesfeather star