echinital

/ɛkˈɪnjɪtəl/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or characteristic of echinoids, especially in reference to their shell or skeleton

“The echinital structure of the fossilized shell provided valuable insights into the evolution of marine life.”

Synonyms

  • echinoid
  • sea-urchin

Antonyms

  • non-marine
  • terrestrial