crinoid

[US]/ˈkraɪnɔɪd/
[UK]/ˈkraɪnɔɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.resembling a lily; pertaining to the class Crinoidea
n.any marine animal of the class Crinoidea; a crinoid
Word Forms
Pluralcrinoids

Phrases & Collocations

crinoid fossil

crinoid species

crinoid stalk

crinoid morphology

crinoid habitat

crinoid diversity

crinoid research

crinoid anatomy

crinoid distribution

crinoid attachment

Example Sentences

crinoids are fascinating marine animals.

scientists study crinoids to understand ancient ecosystems.

crinoids can be found in various ocean depths.

many crinoid species are known for their unique shapes.

crinoids are often mistaken for plants due to their appearance.

the fossil record shows that crinoids have existed for hundreds of millions of years.

crinoids play an important role in the marine food chain.

some crinoids can regenerate lost arms.

crinoids are often found in coral reefs.

researchers are discovering new crinoid species every year.

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