platoid
/ˈplætaɪd/Definitions
1. adjective
Resembling or having a flat plate-like shape, or resembling a platoid echinoderm.
“The platoid shape of the new spaceship design made it more aerodynamic.”
2. noun
A type of echinoderm with a flat, plate-like body, such as a starfish or sea urchin.
“The platoids in the ocean are an important part of the marine ecosystem.”