Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
echini
noun
/ˈɛkɪni/
Definition
Echini refers to small, spiny sea creatures known for their hard shells.
Examples
- Sea urchins, or echini, are commonly found in oceans around the world.
- Many restaurants feature echini as a delicacy, known for their unique flavor.
- During low tide, you can often spot echini clinging to rocks.
Meaning
The term echini is often used in biological contexts to describe members of the class Echinoidea, which includes sea urchins.
Synonyms
- sea urchins
- urchins
- marine echinoderms
