Comatula

[kә'mætjjlә]

Definition

(noun.) former usage synonymous with Antedon.

Edited by Blair--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) 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.

Typist: Ralph