crinivorous

/krɪnɪvərəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

feeding on or having a preference for crinoids

“The crinivorous sea star had a diverse diet that included various marine species.”

2. noun

An animal that feeds on crinoids

“The researcher studied the behavior of crinivorous sea stars in their natural habitat.”

Synonyms

  • crinoid-eating
  • sea star

Antonyms

  • crinid
  • criniphagous