Comatulid feather stars [Comatulidae]

Description

Comatulidae includes feather stars, which divers often see perched on rocks, corals, or sea fans with their feathery arms spread like a fan. When disturbed, they can gracefully retract or reposition, and their delicate, rhythmic movements make them one of the most enchanting echinoderms to watch underwater.

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