blastoid

/ˈblæstoʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

A fossilized echinoderm, especially a starfish or an ancient relative, typically with a characteristic star-shaped pattern of plates or spines.

“The museum displayed a collection of ancient blastoids from the Paleozoic era.”

Synonyms

  • blast
  • echinoderm
  • starfish

Antonyms

  • non-echinoderm
  • non-fossilized