Florent's Guide To The

Tropical Reefs

Beaded Crinoid
Davidaster discoideus
Beaded Crinoid
Category: Feather Stars
Scientific Name: Davidaster discoideus
Synonyms: Davidaster discoidea
Size: Arms 5 to 8 in. (12 to 20 cm)  
Depth: 60-130 ft. (18-40 m)
Distribution: Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida, Gulf of America
Echinodermata (Phylum)
└Crinozoa (Subphylum)
 └Crinoidea (Class)
  └Comatulida (Order)
   └Comatulidae (Family)
    └Davidaster (Genus)

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