Crinoid Collection (page 6)

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

Juvenile crinoid crab
Close up of a tiny juvenile elbow cinoid crab, Harrovia albolineata. Sat on the arm of its host crinoid. On reef off Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Featherstars on a reef. Featherstars, or crinoids, (class Crinoidea) are an ancient and primitive echinoderm, a member of the group of invertebrates that includes the starfish

Fossil crinoid, artwork C016 / 5568
Fossil crinoid. Watercolour of a fossil crinoid by Sarah Stone (circa 1760-1844) from the collection of Sir Ashton Lever

Myelodactylus fletcheri, crinoid fossil C016 / 4917
Myelodactylus fletcheri, crinoid fossil. Crinoids are marine organisms, most of which have long stalks anchored to the seabed, with five or more feathery arms radiating from a central disc

Protaxocrinus, crinoid fossil C016 / 4918
Protaxocrinus tuberculatus, crinoid fossil. Crinoids are marine organisms, most of which have long stalks anchored to the seabed, with five or more feathery arms radiating from a central disc

Pentacrinites, crinoid fossil C016 / 4889
Pentacrinites fossilis, crinoid fossil. Crinoids are marine organisms, most of which have long stalks anchored to the seabed, with five or more feathery arms radiating from a central disc

Pentacrinites, crinoid fossil C016 / 4855
Pentacrinites, crinoid fossil. Crinoids are marine organisms, most of which have long stalks anchored to the seabed, with five or more feathery arms radiating from a central disc

Fragments of fossil crinoids, artwork C013 / 6796
Fossil crinoid fragments, watercolour by Sarah Stone (1760-1844). Crinoids, or sea lilies, are marine echinoderms that have been in existence for 500 million years

Fossil crinoid, artwork C013 / 6790
Fossil crinoid, watercolour by Sarah Stone (1760-1844). Crinoids, or sea lilies, are marine echinoderms that have been in existence for 500 million years

Fossil crinoids C013 / 6509
Fossil crinoids. Crinoids, or sea lilies, are marine echinoderms that have been in existence for 500 million years. They attach themselves to the sea floor with their stems

Carboniferous crinoid garden
Artists impression of Carboniferous (354 to 290 million years ago) underwater crinoid garden

Starstones - columnals of isocrinid crinoids

Bathycrinus Aldrichamus, drawn by Wild (1873)
Wilds Drawing, figured in Volume 2 of Wyville Thompsons Narrative in the Retport. Title Bathycrinus Aldrichamus

A group of fragments of fossil crinoids
Watercolour of a group of fragments of fossil crinoids (feather-stars or sea-lilies) by Sarah Stone (c. 1760-1844) from the collection of Sir Ashton Lever

Fossil Crinoid
Watercolour of a fossil crinoid by Sarah Stone (c. 1760-1844) from the collection of Sir Ashton Lever

Uintacrinus, stemless crinoid
A black and white photograph of a stemless crinoid, which dates from the Cretaceous. Crinoids have five or more feathery arms radiating from a central disc

Silurian Wenlock sea
An artists impression of the Wenlock (430.4 - 424 million years ago) sea with trilobites, corals, and crinoids

Crinoidal limestone

Dizgocrinus mon, fossil crinoid
This fossil crinoid or sea-lily originates from the limestones of Keokuk, Lowa, USA

Carboniferous limestone sea
Bridget Kempsters impression of a shallow coral Carboniferous (354 to 290 million years ago) limestone sea, depicting fish and an abundance of crinoids and coral

Temnocrinus tuberculatus (Miller)
A fossil specimen of Temnocrinus tuberculatus (Miller), a paleozoic crinoid dating back to the Silurian (440 million years ago), discovered in the Wenlock Limestone bed, Dudley, Worcestershire, UK

Protaxocrinus tuberculatus (Miller)
A fossil specimen of Protaxocrinus tuberculatus (Miller), a crinoid, dating back to the Silurian period (440 million years ago), discovered in the Wenlock Limestone bed, Dudley, Worcestershire, UK

Myedactylus flecheri (Salter)
A fossil specimen of Myelodactylus fletcheri (Salter) dating back to the Silurian period (440 million years ago), discovered in Wenlock Limestone bed, Dudley, Worcestershire, UK

Archaeocrinus microbasalis, sea lily
Cast of a fossil sea lily from Canada, is 458-443 million years old from the Late Ordovician. On display in the From the Beginning, Gallery 63, Earth Galleries at the Natural History Museum, London

Pentacrinites fossilis, crinoid
Crinoids are ancient, marine organisms. Pentacrinites fossilis was unusual in that it lived suspended from floating driftwood (seen here attached to a log)

Pentacrinites, crinoid
Pentacrinites is a fossil crinoid from the Jurassic. Crinoids are ancient, marine organisms. The majority have long stalks anchored to the bottom

Silurian seascape

Fossil - crinoid
PM-3293 Fossil - crinoid Woodocrinus cauboniferous Pat Morris contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Fossil - Crinoid. Size 5 in. Mississippian (Carboniferrous). Edwardsville Fm. Indiana, USA
FG-11968 Fossil - Crinoid. Size 5 in. Mississippian (Carboniferrous). Edwardsville Fm. Indiana, USA Histocrinus coreyi Francois Gohier contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Fossil Crinoid - Jurassic Holzmaden, Germany E50T4111
CAN-2177 Fossil Crinoid - Jurassic Holzmaden, Germany Seirocrinus subangularis John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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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.