asterias (Meaning)
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asterias (n.)
A genus of echinoderms.
Synonyms & Antonyms of asterias
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asterias Sentence Examples
- Asterias, commonly known as the common sea star, inhabits marine ecosystems worldwide.
- The genus Asterias comprises several species of sea stars, each displaying unique characteristics.
- Asterias amurensis, also called the northern Pacific sea star, is known for its voracious appetite and ecological impact on native marine life.
- Marine biologists study the reproductive biology of Asterias species to understand their life cycles and population dynamics.
- Asterias feeds primarily on bivalves, mollusks, and other small marine invertebrates using its tube feet and suction capabilities.
- The intricate network of spines and suction cups on Asterias's underside aids in locomotion and prey capture.
- Asterias regenerates lost limbs through a process called autotomy, allowing it to survive predation and environmental stressors.
- Aquarists often keep Asterias species in marine aquariums, appreciating their unique beauty and behavior.
- Conservation efforts aim to protect Asterias populations from habitat destruction and overexploitation.
- Asterias serves as a keystone species in many marine ecosystems, influencing the abundance and distribution of other organisms.
FAQs About the word asterias
A genus of echinoderms.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Asterias, commonly known as the common sea star, inhabits marine ecosystems worldwide.
The genus Asterias comprises several species of sea stars, each displaying unique characteristics.
Asterias amurensis, also called the northern Pacific sea star, is known for its voracious appetite and ecological impact on native marine life.
Marine biologists study the reproductive biology of Asterias species to understand their life cycles and population dynamics.
