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brittle star
noun as in basket star
Weak match
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We saw just now that the brittle-star breaks off its own rays at the slightest alarm.
In fact, they are so ready to do so that it is very difficult indeed to obtain a perfect brittle-star for a museum.
The name brittle-star is also descriptive, since they break off their limbs readily.
Perhaps the Brittle Star has found this dodge useful in escaping from enemies.
Thus, for instance, when a Brittle-star has its nerve-ring severed between each ray, an interesting series of events follows.
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On this page you'll find 2 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to brittle star, such as: sea spider.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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