family Antedonidae

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A taxonomic family of echinoderms: "Family Antedonidae" refers to a specific biological family within the class Crinoidea, commonly known as feather stars. These are marine animals characterized by a cup-shaped body, multiple feathery arms used for feeding, and a stemless, free-swimming or crawling adult form.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The researcher identified the specimen as belonging to the family Antedonidae.
    • Feather stars of the family Antedonidae are often found in coral reef ecosystems.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic classification: The term is used in scientific literature to group and discuss species with shared morphological and genetic characteristics.
    • The phylogenetic study confirmed the placement of these species within the family Antedonidae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Antedonidae (n): The standard form, often used without "family" in technical contexts.
    • Antedonidae is the largest family of comatulid crinoids.
  • Feather star (n): The common name for members of this family and related crinoids.
  • Comatulid (n/adj): Refers to the order (Comatulida) to which this family belongs, describing unstalked crinoids.
Synonyms
  • Feather stars (common name).
  • Comatulid crinoids (broader taxonomic group).
Related Terms
  • Crinoid (n): The broader class of marine animals that includes both sea lilies (stalked) and feather stars (unstalked).
  • Echinoderm (n): The phylum that includes crinoids, sea stars, and sea urchins.
Noun
  1. feather stars

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