Swimming Sea Lily
Analcidometra armata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–148 m
A feathery armed relative of the sea lilies, the swimming sea lily perches on sea fans across coral reefs, fanning out its arms to trap drifting food. Unlike its stalked kin it can let go and swim with rhythmic strokes of those arms.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Crinoidea › Comatulida › Colobometridae › Analcidometra
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 422445.
FAQ
- How deep does the Swimming Sea Lily live?
- The Swimming Sea Lily (Analcidometra armata) is typically found at 3–148 m.