class asteroidea

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Noun class asteroidea has 1 sense

Asteroidea, class Asteroidea - sea stars
--₁ is a kind of class
--₁ is a member of Echinodermata, phylum Echinodermata
--₁ has members: starfish, sea star

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Term: Class Asteroidea

Definition:

Class Asteroidea refers to a class of marine invertebrates commonly known as starfish or sea stars. These creatures have a distinctly radial symmetry with arms radiating from a central disc-shaped body. They belong to the phylum Echinodermata, which includes sea urchins, sea cucumbers, and sand dollars.

Sample sentences:

The class Asteroidea showcases incredible diversity with various species inhabiting oceans all over the world.
One distinctive feature of the starfish in class Asteroidea is their ability to regenerate arms if they are accidentally severed.
Asteroidea, or starfish, play a crucial role in marine ecosystems by keeping populations of their prey, such as mollusks and barnacles, in check.

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