crinoid

• Relativo a um crinoide (equinoderme marinho, como o lírio-do-mar) ou semelhante a ele; também usado para descrever algo em forma de lírio ou de pétala.

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.

   Relativo a Crinoidea

   • 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.

• Substantivo que designa um animal marinho equinoderme primitivo, com cinco ou mais braços plumosos que se irradiam de um disco central, geralmente fixo ao fundo por um pedúnculo. Também se refere ao fóssil desse animal.

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.

   Animal marinho

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfeather star