1. a marine echinoderm of the class Ophiuroidea, characterized by a central disc and five long, slender, flexible arms; a brittle star or basket star
Usage: zoological

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of ophiuroids
Usage: zoological

Examples

• The ophiuroid moved across the ocean floor using its flexible arms.
• Brittle stars are the most common type of ophiuroid found in shallow waters.
• The marine biologist studied ophiuroid behavior in the laboratory.
• Ophiuroid fossils provide evidence of ancient marine ecosystems.
• The ophiuroid characteristics include a central disc and radiating arms.
• Researchers collected several ophiuroid specimens from the coral reef.