Crinoid Collection (page 5)

A colorful crinoid clings to a shallow reef in the Solomon Islands. This beautiful Melanesian region is known for its spectacular reefs and high marine biodiversity

Variable bushy feather star, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Variable bushy feather star (Comaster schlegelii) with boat in the background, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

A diver above a beautiful reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia
A diver hovers above a beautiful reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Pair of transluscent white snapping shrimp on crinoid
Pair of transluscent white snapping shrimp on white and brown crinoid, Bali, Indonesia

Orange and brown Elegant Squat Lobster on crinoid
Orange and brown Elegant squat lobster (Allogalathea elegans) on crinoid, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A red sea fan with crinoid feather stars, Papua New Guinea
A red sea fan (Melthaea sp.) with crinoid feather stars, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Pair of orange gorgonian sea fan and black crinoid star with sunlight shining through, Derawan Islands, East Kalimantan, Indonesia

A dead table coral, now covered in healthy soft corals, taken at Neptune Fan Sea, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Colorful reef scene, Komodo, Indonesia
Colorful reef scene with massive pink and white soft coral, yellow crinoid, green coral and yellow soft coral, Komodo, Indonesia

A colorful crinoid in Komodo National Park, Indonesia
A colorful crinoid clings to a coral reef slope in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Diver swims by soft corals and crinoid, Fiji

A diver looks on at a group of crinoids, Raja Ampat, Indonesia
A diver looks on at a group of crinoids, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

A large barrel sponge covered with crinoids in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

Squid-like Orthoceratites attempt to make meals of trilobites
Squid-like Orthoceratites (genus Orthoceras) attempt to make meals of trilobites of the species Asaphus kowalewskii at the bottom of an Ordovician sea 480 million years ago

Sea Fan (Gorgonia) & Feather Star (Crinoidea), Rainbow Reef Fiji. South Pacific

Maldive Crinoid (Dichrometra flagellata) and coral reef, Indian Ocean, Maldives

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Headshield Slug Crinoid Corner dive site, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, south Rinca Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Headshield Slug

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Stimpson's Snapping Shrimp in crinoid IMAX dive site, Tatawa Besar Island, between Komodo and Flores islands, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Stimpson's Snapping Shrimp

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Reef Scene with crinoids and coral Pelican Head dive site, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, south Rinca Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Reef Scene

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Reef Scene with hills and sky in background Baleh Wall dive site, Gili Mota Island, between Rinca and Flores islands, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Reef Scene

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Reef Scene with soft corals and crinoids against sun Eagle Rock dive site, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, south Rinca Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Reef Scene

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Swimming Crab Crinoid Corner dive site, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, south Rinca Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Swimming Crab

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Wire Coral Crab with Anker's Whip Coral Shrimp (Pontonides ankeri) on Black Coral (Cirrhipathes anguina) Crinoid Corner dive site, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, south Rinca Island

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Crinoid open feeding arms on night dive Wainilu dive site, Rinca Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Crinoid

Hard and soft corals and crinoid underwater on Sebayur Island, Komodo Island National Park, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

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Fossil crinoid, sea lillies - Primary era - Permien - 280 millions of years (Jimbacrinus bostocki) Date:

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DIVER - Sponge & featherstars Date:

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Fossil Crinoid - Species name - Histocrinus coreyi - Specimen length: 126 mm - Mississipian - Edwardsville Formation Date:

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Coral - Sea fans, crinoids & soft corals ocupying gullies or walls in current-swept area. Date:

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Crinoid - Permian Australia. Date:

Rosy Feather-star (Antedon bifida) adult, in sea loch, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland, June

View of tropical reef habitat with crinoids, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N. P
View of tropical reef habitat with crinoids, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Purple Glomerate Tree Coral (Dendronephthya sp. ) and crinoids in reef, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island
Purple Glomerate Tree Coral (Dendronephthya sp.) and crinoids in reef, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Soft red Divaricate Tree Coral (Dendronephthya sp. ) and crinoids in reef habitat, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode
Soft red Divaricate Tree Coral (Dendronephthya sp.) and crinoids in reef habitat, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Orange Glomerate Tree Coral (Dendronephthya sp. ) and crinoids in reef, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island
Orange Glomerate Tree Coral (Dendronephthya sp.) and crinoids in reef, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Leopard Crinoid Shrimp (Laomenes pardus) adult, resting on crinoid, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Babas Crinoid Squat Lobster (Allogalathea babai) adult, resting on crinoid, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Dimerocrinites, a type of sea lily, fossilised in limestone, middle Silurian era

Parisangulocrinus (Sea lily), several specimens fossilised in black stone, Devonian era

Black carboniforous limestone showing crinoid stem

Echmatocrinus, a prehistoric crinoid in its habitat

Featherstar on a reef C014 / 2903
Featherstar (Himerometra robustipinna) on a reef. Featherstars are ancient and primitive echinoderms, a member of the group of invertebrates that includes starfish

Devonian sea, artwork
Devonian sea. Computer artwork of 8-inch-long (20 cm) Doryaspis sp. jaw-less fish swimming amongst sea anemones (order Actiniaria), crinoids (feathery), sea stars, ammonites (upper left)

Juvenile cuttlefish, Borneo, Malaysia

Crinoids growing in barrel sponge
Several colourful feather stars or crinoids grow within a barrel sponge. Photographed at the dive site Mare Gam 2, Mare Island, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Healthy reef scene in Indonesia
Glassfish, Ambassis macracanthus, surrounding healthy coral reef with tube sponge and featherstars. Photogrphed near Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Tree coral growing on overhang
Tree coral, Dendronephthya sp. growing from an overhang. The reef provides a home for many invertebrate species. Photographed at the dive site Mare Gam 2, Mare Island, Halmahera, Maluku Islands

Detail of featherstar arm
Close up of the arm of a feather star or crinoid, Crinoidea sp. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Crinoids: Ancient Marine Reptiles and Fossil Sea Lilies" Step back in time to 1862, when British prehistoric marine reptiles fascinated scientists with their enigmatic existence. These extinct creatures, known as crinoids, roamed the oceans during the Triassic period approximately 240 million years ago in Northern Germany. Imagine holding a piece of history in your hands – a crinoid fossil resembling delicate "Sea Lilies. " These fascinating remnants offer glimpses into an ancient world that once thrived beneath the waves. Did you know that St. Cuthbert's Beads were rosaries made from crinoid columnals? These beads served as a spiritual connection for many, reminding them of these magnificent beings that once inhabited our planet. Picture No. 11051743 captures a mesmerizing scene where Doryaspis swim gracefully amidst a bed of Anthozoa. This breathtaking image showcases nature's intricate beauty and reminds us of the diverse ecosystems that existed long before our time. But they are not alone in this underwater wonderland; ammonites coexisted alongside them, creating an awe-inspiring sight. Their coiled shells tell tales of resilience and adaptation throughout Earth's history. Deep within Loch Duich in Scotland lies another hidden gem – deep red Feather star shrimp crawling secretly amongst the arms of a Feather star. Witnessing this symbiotic relationship between species is truly remarkable and highlights nature's interconnectedness. Venturing further into the depths, we encounter another stunning sight – a Crinoid or feather star resting on Violescent sea whip or Red sea fan. The vibrant colors create an ethereal ambiance reminiscent of an underwater paradise found off Mediterranean shores. Traveling across vast oceans brings us to Tenerife in Canary Islands, where we discover the Atlantic feather star thriving amidst its surroundings. Its graceful movements captivate observers while reminding us of the resilience of these ancient creatures.