01 n. pl. A class of star-shaped echinoderms having a disklike body, with slender, articulated arms, which are not grooved beneath and are often very…
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A class of star-shaped echinoderms having a disklike body, with slender, articulated arms, which are not grooved beneath and are often very fragile; -- called also Ophiuroida and Ophiuridea. See Illust. under Brittle star.(Zool.) Also: Ophiuroida, Ophiuridea See: Brittle star