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Antedon

Antedon

9.9
A sea animal with many feathery arms that looks like a star
  • noun
  • /ˈæntɪˌdoʊn/
  • Specialized
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  • The delicate arms of Antedon resemble feathers as they wave in the current.

Examples

  • The Antedon is often found in shallow coastal waters attached to rocks.

  • Researchers studied the unique feeding habits of Antedon species.

  • The Antedon is a fascinating marine creature.

  • Scientists study Antedons to understand their behavior.

  • Researchers studied the unique feeding habits of Antedon species found in coral reefs.

  • The Antedon is often found in shallow coastal waters, where it attaches itself to rocks and captures plankton.

  • The delicate arms of Antedon resemble feathers, gently waving in the ocean current to filter food.

Synonyms

Comatula
vsAntedon
  • Archaic
9.9

A name used before for a kind of sea animal called a feather star

is the currently accepted genus name used by modern taxonomy

Surface Forms

Antedon singular
Antedons plural

Etymology

Antedon comes from an old Greek name and is used for a group of sea animals called 'feather stars'. The name points to their long, feathery arms, so remembering the origin helps you recall that an Antedon is a star-like sea animal with feather-like arms.