family Comatulidae

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A taxonomic family of echinoderms: "Family Comatulidae" refers to a former taxonomic classification for a group of crinoids, commonly known as feather stars. In modern taxonomy, this group is now considered synonymous with the family Antedonidae.
Usage Notes
  • The term "Family Comatulidae" is used primarily in historical or older biological and paleontological literature. In contemporary scientific contexts, the accepted family name is Antedonidae. When encountered, it specifically denotes a family of unstalked, free-swimming crinoids.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The fossil was classified under the family Comatulidae in the 19th-century text.
    • Species once grouped in the family Comatulidae are now placed in Antedonidae.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic history: The term appears in discussions of the evolution of biological classification.
    • The revision from Family Comatulidae to Antedonidae reflects advances in morphological understanding.
Variants and Related Words
  • Comatulid (n): A member of the family Comatulidae/Antedonidae; a feather star.
    • The comatulid attached itself to the coral reef.
  • Antedonidae (n): The current accepted taxonomic family name for these crinoids.
Synonyms
  • Antedonidae: The modern synonym for the taxonomic family.
Noun
  1. former usage synonymous with Antedonidae

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