Crinoid Collection (#8)

Cardinalfish (Apogon sp.) sheltering in a crinoid. Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Featherstar on a reef
Featherstar (crinoid) on a reef. Photographed in Moto Mount, Indonesia

Coral reef, Indonesia
Coral reef. Fusiliers (family Caesionidae) and surgeonfish (family Acanthuridae) swimming past featherstars (crinoids) on a reef in Moto Mount, Indonesia

Ammonites in a Jurassic sea. Artwork of Asteroceras ammonites swimming amongst crinoids (feathery stalked organisms) and corals at the time of the Jurassic period (200 to 145 million years ago)

Elegant squat lobsters. Pair of elegant squat lobsters (Allogalathea elegans) perched at base of featherstar (crinoid). Photographed in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Blotcheye soldierfish on a reef
Blotcheye soldierfish (Myripristis berndti) swimming over a barrel sponge (centre) and featherstars (crinoids, stripy) on a reef. Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Sponge and featherstars on a reef
Sponge (phylum porifera, blue) and featherstars (crinoids, feathery) on a reef. Photographed in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Necklace starfish and crinoid. Necklace starfish (Fromia monilis, centre) on a coral reef with a crinoid (order crinoidea, lower right). Photographed off Rinca island, Indonesia

1731 Johann Scheuchzer Noahs Ark Flood
1731 Physica Sacra (Sacred Physics) by Johann Scheuzner (1672-1733) loading the Ark, folio copper engraving drawn by a team of engravers under the direction of Johann Andreas Pfeffel (1674-1748)

Traumatocrinus hsui giant pelagic Crinoid
Traumatocrinus hsui, Xiaowa formation, Guizhou, China. Calyx and arms about 20 cm. stem could reach over a meter. Late triassic/early jurassic

Ink-spot sea squirts and featherstar
Ink-spot sea squirts (Polycarpa aurata, purple and yellow) and featherstar on a reef. Sea squirts, or tunicates, are sessile barrel-shaped animals that feed by filtering plankton from the water

Ornate ghost pipefish and featherstars
Ornate ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus, centre) and featherstars. These fish grow up to 12 centimetres in length. They are found alone or in pairs in bays

Featherstar montage. Composite image of a featherstar, or crionoid, showing its branching structure. Featherstars, feed by filtering food particles from the water using their feathery arms

Lyretail anthias and featherstar
Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) and a crinoid or featherstar (bottom) on a coral reef. The lyretail anthias is also known as the sea goldie

Lyretail anthias fish
Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) fish amongst coral, sponges and crinoids. This fish is also known as the sea goldie

Crinoid and gorgonian anemones. Gorgonian wrappers (Nemanthus annamensis) are small anemones with white tentacles (lower frame) that can be seen wrapped around a large crinoid (centre)

Ornate ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus, centre) camouflaged against a crinoid. These fish grow up to 12 centimetres in length

Crinoid, or featherstar, floating in the ocean. Crinoids are primitive echinoderms relatives of starfish and sea urchins. Photographed off Papua New Guinea

Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis), also known as sea goldies, with a gorgonian coral fan (pink) and featherstars (black). Photographed off Bali, Indonesia

Featherstar on gorgonian coral. The featherstar is a marine invertebrate. It is an ancient and primitive echinoderm, a member of the group of invertebrates that includes the starfish

Featherstar. This marine invertebrate is an ancient and primitive echinoderm, a member of the group of invertebrates that includes the starfish

Fairy basslets over a reef. Fairy basslets (family Grammatidae) swimming over hard coral and feather stars. Photographed off Komodo National Park, Komodo, Indonesia

Tropical reef, Indonesia
Tropical reef. Diverse community of soft corals, Tubastrea sp. hard corals, hydroids and feather stars growing on a boulder. Photographed in Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Feather star and barrel sponge. Feather star, or crinoid, growing at the mouth of a barrel sponge (Xestospongia sp.). Photographed off Komodo National Park, Komodo, Indonesia

Squid hiding in feather star. Juvenile of an unknown species of squid hiding within the arms of a feather star. Juvenile squid are capable of changing the colour of their skin from birth

Crinoid Clingfish - they have a symbiotic relationship with feather starfish where they receive shelter
VT-8767 Crinoid Clingfish - they have a symbiotic relationship with featherstar where they receive shelter and a steady supply of food as it filters through the stars arms Great Barrier Reef

Feather Starfish Indo Pacific
VT-3314 Feather Starfish Indo Pacific Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Feather Star - crinoid. Deep sea, depth to 3300 feet. Monterey Bay California USA
KEL-594 Feather Star - crinoid. Deep sea, depth to 3300 feet. Monterey Bay California USA. Florometra serratissima Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Coral Sea Fan AU 58/MS Covered with Feather stars or Crinoids, Depth 40 m
AU-58-MS Soft CORAL - and Sea Fans. Coral covered with Featherstars or Crinoids Depth 40 m. Indo-Pacific, including Papua New Guinea & Great Barrier Reef Melithaea sp

Crinoid-encrusted sponge, reef. Indo Pacific Papua New Guinea
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Crinoids & soft corals on reef. Indo Pacific
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Crinoid on end of whip coral, Palau. Palau (Belau), Pacific Ocean
David Day / SplashdownDirect

Crinoid (Chromatolida sp). Borneo, Malaysia (RR)
Mark Caney / SplashdownDirect

Crinoids (Comanthina schegelii). Indo Pacific
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Leafy Scorpionfish between soft coral & crinoid (Rhinopius aphenes). Indo Pacific
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Crinoid scenic. Indo Pacific
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Feather Star ( Oxycomanthus bennetti ), Sipadan, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo, South-east Asia
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Feather star on sea fan, and scalefin anthias, Pseudanthias squamipinnis, Kilima steps, Puerto Galera, Mindoro
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Feather Stars Indo Pacific
VT-7046 FEATHERSTARS - CLUMP ON ROCK Indian Ocean Camanthus loennetti Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sunburst Butterflyfish - with Fairy basslets (Anthias sp. ) and colourful feather stars or crinoids in coral garden
AUS-1816 Sunburst Butterflyfish - with Fairy basslets (Anthias sp.) and colourful feather stars or crinoids in coral garden Philippines Chaetodon kleinii Mark Spencer / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape

Elegant Squat Lobster - these tiny lobsters live in the arms of a feather star
VT-8747 Elegant Squat Lobster - these tiny lobsters live in the arms of a featherstar. They feed on microorganisms attracted by their plankton eating host. Komodo Marine National Park

Sponge with crinoids or featherstars, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo, Southeast Asia, Asia

Colourful Crinoids and Solt Corals at Hanging Gardens, Sipadan Island, Sabah, Malaysia

FEATHERSTAR / Crinoids - on a sea fan
AU-56-BS FEATHERSTAR / Crinoids - on a sea fan S. Pacific Echinoderm Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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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.