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Ptilocrinus

Ptilocrinus

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A sea animal with a stalk and many feathery arms like a flower
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Ptilocrinus
  • Scientists discovered a new species within the Ptilocrinus genus in deep-sea habitats.

Examples

  • The Ptilocrinus fossils provide valuable insight into ancient marine ecosystems.

  • Members of the genus Ptilocrinus are characterized by their feathery arms and stalked bodies.

  • The Ptilocrinus is a fascinating marine organism.

  • Many scientists study Ptilocrinuses to understand marine ecosystems.

  • Members of the genus Ptilocrinus are characterized by their feathery arms and stalked bodies.

  • Scientists discovered a new species within the Ptilocrinus genus in deep-sea habitats.

  • The Ptilocrinus fossils provide valuable insight into ancient marine ecosystems.

Surface Forms

Ptilocrinus singular
Ptilocrinuses plural

Etymology

Ptilocrinus comes from Greek parts ptilo- meaning 'feather' and crinus from krinon meaning 'lily'. So a Ptilocrinus is a 'feather-lily', a sea animal with many feathery arms, which explains the name.