Asterozoa

/ˌæstəroʊˈzoʊə/ noun

A taxonomic class of marine animals with radially symmetrical bodies, including starfish and brittle stars.

From Greek 'aster' (star) + 'zoa' (animals), a scientific classification name referencing the star-like shape of these creatures.

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