Key Identification Features
- It typically has 10 to 22 blunt-tipped arms, and shows variable colouration, sometimes with variegated patterning.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Comatulidae
Comatulidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Comatulida, class Crinoidea. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Comatulidae Species
Comaster schlegelii (Carpenter, 1881)
Comaster schlegelii (Carpenter, 1881)
Comaster schlegelii, the variable bushy feather star, is a variably colored crin…
Davidaster rubiginosus (Pourtalès, 1869)
Davidaster rubiginosus (Pourtalès, 1869)
Davidaster rubiginosus (orange sea lily) is a stalkless crinoid found on Caribbe…
Comanthus wahlbergii (Müller, 1843)
Comanthus wahlbergii (Müller, 1843)
This entry describes the crinoid genus Comanthus, the common feather star Comant…
Anneissia bennetti (Müller, 1841)
Anneissia bennetti (Müller, 1841)
Anneissia bennetti is a large diurnal filter-feeding crinoid widespread in the I…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Comatulidae?
Comatulidae animals belong to the Comatulida order in the Animalia kingdom. It typically has 10 to 22 blunt-tipped arms, and shows variable colouration, sometimes with variegated patterning. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Comatulidae?
Comatulidae is classified in the order Comatulida, class Crinoidea, phylum Echinodermata. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
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