spatangus

/ˈspætəndʒəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of sea urchin, particularly a genus of regular sea urchins, characterized by a rounded body and long, thin spines.

“The marine biologist spent years studying the unique characteristics of the spatangus species found in the coral reef.”

Synonyms

  • echinoid
  • sea urchin

Antonyms

  • land creature