comatulidae

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Noun: * Comatulidae: A former taxonomic family name for a group of crinoids, now considered synonymous with the family Antedonidae. These are marine animals commonly known as feather stars. They are free-swimming crinoids characterized by a cup-shaped body with numerous feathery arms used for feeding and locomotion.

Usage Notes
  • The term Comatulidae is primarily used in historical or older scientific literature. In modern taxonomic classification, the accepted family name is Antedonidae.
  • It is a specialized zoological term used in the study of echinoderms.
Examples
  • "The fossil record shows that the order Comatulida contains the family Comatulidae (now Antedonidae)."
  • "In the 19th-century monograph, the specimens were classified under Comatulidae."
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often encountered in phylogenetic studies discussing the evolution of crinoid families.
  • It may be used in historical contexts to maintain accuracy when citing older research.
Variants and Related Words
  • Comatulid (noun/adjective): A member of the family Comatulidae/Antedonidae; relating to this family.
    • Example: "The comatulid crinoid detached from the reef."
  • Antedonidae (noun): The current, accepted taxonomic family name for feather stars.
  • Feather Star (noun): The common name for these animals.
Synonyms
  • Antedonidae (noun): The modern synonym and currently valid family name.
Noun
  1. former usage synonymous with Antedonidae

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