Definition of Encrinoidea
1. n. pl. That order of the Crinoidea which includes most of the living and many fossil forms, having jointed arms around the margin of the oral disk; -- also called Brachiata and Articulata. See Illusts. under Comatula and Crinoidea.
Medical Definition of Encrinoidea
1.
That order of the Crinoidea which includes most of the living and many fossil forms, having jointed arms around the margin of the oral disk.
Synonym: Brachiata and Articulata.
Origin: NL. See Encrinus and -oid.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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