Rough Feather Star
Florometra asperrima
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 11–1574 m
A stalkless feather star that anchors to hard ground and spreads feathery arms to strain food from the current, the rough feather star has been found between seventy nine and over fifteen hundred metres down. Like other crinoids it can creep to a new perch when conditions change.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Crinoidea › Comatulida › Antedonidae › Florometra
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 714293.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rough Feather Star live?
- The Rough Feather Star (Florometra asperrima) is typically found at 11–1574 m.