Deep Sea Profile
Free-swimming crinoids that use feathery arms to filter-feed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can it swim?
Yes, unlike their stalked sea lily cousins, feather stars can untether and swim by waving their arms.
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Feather Star
Crinoid
Image via Wikimedia Commons
Abyssal Stats
Depth
Surface–6,000 m (0–19,600 ft)
Size
Up to 30 cm (12 in)
Habitat
Reefs and Seafloor
Diet
Plankton
What they'd be sayin'
"I am a living fossil; my relatives were abundant during the age of dinosaurs."
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