Neogymnocrinus [Neogymnocrinus]

Description

Neogymnocrinus is a genus within the Nierstraszellidae family, distinguished by its unique morphological features among sea lilies. This genus includes species that possess a somewhat more robust and often slightly more complex structure compared to their relatives in Gymnocrinus. Neogymnocrinus species are adapted to life on the deep ocean floor, where they utilize their feathery arms for suspension feeding. They are characterized by their ability to capture food particles floating in the water or falling from above, demonstrating an efficient adaptation to the nutrient-poor environments of the deep sea.

Species

Southern Feather Star [Neogymnocrinus subnodosus]

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Taxonomy