penaria

/pɛnɛˈriːə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of deep-sea, burrowing sea cucumber in the family Elpidiidae.

“Researchers discovered a new species of penaria in the depths of the ocean.”

2. noun

A type of marine invertebrate animal.

“The penaria were found to be an essential part of the ocean’s ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • marine invertebrate
  • sea cucumber

Antonyms

  • terrestrial animal