astropecten

/æstrəˈpɛktən/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of starfish in the family Asteropseidae.

“The marine biologist studied the behavior of Astropecten in their natural habitat.”

2. noun

A type of starfish commonly found in tropical waters.

“We spotted an Astropecten during our snorkeling trip to the coral reef.”

Synonyms

  • sea star
  • starfish

Antonyms

  • sea star
  • starfish