Comanthina [Comanthina]
Description
Comanthina feather stars cling to reefs and sea fans, using their delicate, feathery arms to capture food from the water. When divers approach, they may sway gently with the current, creating a mesmerizing, floating appearance.
Species
Comanthina schlegelii
Comanthina schlegelii
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Echinoderms
Echinodermata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Lilies And Feather Stars
Crinoidea
|
| Order |
Feather Stars (Comatulid Crinoids)
Comatulida
|
| Family |
Comatulid feather stars
Comatulidae
|
Statistics
- Species 1