Sentence examples for brittle star from inspiring English sources
noun
Any of various echinoderms, of the class Ophiuroidea, that resemble starfish and have long, slender arms that regenerate when snapped off
Brittle star (Amphiura filiformis): A relative of the starfish.
Two of the best-known littoral species are the green brittle star (Ophioderma brevispina), found from Massachusetts to Brazil, and the common European brittle star (Ophiothrix fragilis).
For other echinoderms of similar name, see brittle star; feather star.
The brittle star is also able to switch its front-facing limb as needed, and this enables it to swiftly change direction, Mr. Astley said.
But while moving, the brittle star is able to designate a front, and act as if it is bilaterally symmetrical, Mr. Astley said.
Brittle star, also called serpent star, any of the 2,100 living species of marine invertebrates constituting the subclass Ophiuroidea (phylum Echinodermata).
Brittle stars occupy many marine habitats, often at great depths.
Brittle stars are sea creatures with five limbs and no brain.
Brittle stars are mainly deposit feeders, scavengers, and plankton feeders; however, they sometimes trap sizable animals.
The more intrepid beachcomber may find brittle stars, sea cucumbers, or sea urchins.
Echinoderms — that is, urchins, starfish, sea cucumbers, brittle stars and sea lilies — are very common in our trawls.
