Definition

Relating to the areas on the bodies of certain sea creatures, like starfish, where important systems such as nerves and blood vessels are located.

Example

The ambulacral system is crucial for the movement and feeding of echinoderms.

Conversation

Did you know that starfish have ambulacral zones for movement?

Really? I had no idea! How do they use those areas?

They actually rely on their ambulacral system to help them walk and capture food.

That's fascinating! Nature has such cool adaptations.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ambulacral is formed from "ambulare" (meaning to walk) and "-cral" (derived from Latin "crus", meaning leg). The term refers to structures related to walking or movement, particularly in the context of certain marine animals like echinoderms that have ambulacral grooves for locomotion.

Memory Tip

Think of 'walking' ('ambulare') when you remember that 'ambulacral' relates to movement or structures used for walking.

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