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Asterozoa

plural noun
As·​tero·​zoa | \ ˌastərəˈzōə\

Definition of Asterozoa

in some classifications
: a subphylum of echinoderms comprising the starfishes (Asteroidea) and brittle stars (Ophiuroidea)

History and Etymology for Asterozoa

New Latin, from aster- + -zoa

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