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astrophyton
 

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Noun astrophyton has 1 sense
  1. Astrophyton, genus Astrophyton - includes many of the basket stars
    --1 is a kind of echinoderm genus
    --1 is a member of Euryalida, subclass Euryalida
    --1 has members: Astrophyton muricatum

Definitions from the Web

Astrophyton

Noun:

  1. A type of fossilized plant found in marine sediments.

Example Sentence:

The paleontologist discovered an amazing specimen of astrophyton during the excavation.


Noun:

  1. A genus of soft coral found in tropical oceans, characterized by long arms resembling the branches of a tree.

Example Sentence:

The scuba diver was fascinated by the vibrant colors of the astrophyton he encountered while exploring the reef.


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