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Comatula
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What's The Definition Of Comatula?
[n] former usage synonymous with Antedon
Synonyms | Synonyms for Comatula: genus Comatula Related Terms | Find terms related to Comatula: See Also | Antedon | genus Antedon Comatula In Webster's Dictionary \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}.
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