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Feather Star.
Feather Star - as a noun
Free-swimming stalkless crinoid with ten feathery arms; found on muddy sea bottoms
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
comatulidExample Sentences
"The feather star is a marine invertebrate that belongs to the class Crinoidea."
"The colorful feather star uses its arms to filter small particles from the water for feeding."
"During the day, the feather star usually clings to rocks or coral reefs, but becomes active at night."
"Scientists study the morphology and behavior of the feather star to better understand its ecological role."
"The feather star's arms are covered with fine cilia that help in capturing prey."
