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Schlegel's Feather Crinoid Comasteridae. Arms can reach 26 cm (10 in.). Large and bushy with 70-90 arms, commonly orange to yellow and green but very variable colorations. Pinnules extend in four planes. Comb teeth near base. Commonly 11-17 cirri.<br /> Habitat: Inhabit reefs of the West Pacific. Comaster schlegelii,Fall,Geotagged,Philippines Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Schlegel's Feather Crinoid

Comasteridae. Arms can reach 26 cm (10 in.). Large and bushy with 70-90 arms, commonly orange to yellow and green but very variable colorations. Pinnules extend in four planes. Comb teeth near base. Commonly 11-17 cirri.
Habitat: Inhabit reefs of the West Pacific.

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The Variable bushy feather star

''Comaster schlegelii'', the variable bushy feather star, is a crinoid in the family Comasteridae. It was previously classified as ''Comanthina schlegeli'' but further research showed that it was better placed in the genus ''Comaster''. It is found on shallow water reefs in the western Pacific Ocean.

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Similar species: Feather Stars
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Aug 6, 2016. Captured Sep 30, 2012 08:38 in Unnamed Road, Dauin, Negros Oriental, Philippines.
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  • XZ-1
  • f/4.0
  • 1/80s
  • ISO100
  • 6mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.