physometra

/ˌfaɪzoʊˈmɛtrə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of small, deep-sea crinoids found in tropical waters, characterized by feathery tentacles.

“The marine biologist spent years studying the physometra that inhabited the dark depths of the ocean.”

Synonyms

  • crinoid
  • sea lily

Antonyms

  • land-dwelling creature
  • shallow water organism