Definitions for: Comatula


[n] former usage synonymous with Antedon



Webster (1913) Definition: Co*mat"u*la (?; 135), n. [NL., fr. L. comatulus
having hair neatly curled, dim. fr. coma hair.] (Zo["o]l.)
A crinoid of the genus Antedon and related genera. When
young they are fixed by a stem. When adult they become
detached and cling to seaweeds, etc., by their dorsal cirri;
-- called also feather stars.

Synonyms: genus Comatula

See Also: Antedon, genus Antedon

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