Bentstar

/ˈbɛntstɑr/ noun

Definition

A type of starfish or brittle star that exhibits a bent or curved shape, or possibly a species name in marine zoology.

Etymology

Compound word from bent plus star, likely a common or vernacular name for a particular echinoderm species that displays characteristic bending or curvature in its arms or body.

Kelly Says

Starfish are incredible shape-shifters—they can bend, twist, and regenerate arms so effectively that some can essentially turn themselves inside-out to escape predators, making them masters of contortion that any yoga instructor would envy!

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