taxeopod

/tæksiˈɒpɒd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of extinct marine animal belonging to the phylum Echinodermata, characterized by a star-shaped body and long, slender appendages.

“Fossil remains of the taxeopod were found in the deep-sea trench, providing valuable insights into the evolution of marine life.”

Synonyms

  • echinoderm
  • starfish

Antonyms

  • vertebrate