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comatula

/kəˈmætʃ.ʊ.lə/

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noun

C2formalcommonobsolete/kəˈmætʃ.ʊ.lə/

uncountable · proper noun

A former genus name for a type of feather star, now considered synonymous with Antedon.

  • 🇷🇺Устаревшее родовое название для типа морских лилий (перьевых звёзд), в настоящее время считающееся синонимом Antedon.
  1. Feather star C2 formal scientific

    A genus of crinoid echinoderms, commonly known as feather stars, which are marine animals with feathery arms.

    • The Comatula species are often found attached to coral reefs.
    • Marine biologists study Comatula to understand echinoderm evolution.
    • Comatula use their feathery arms to filter plankton from the water.

    🇷🇺Морская лилия

    Synonyms: feather star