''Colobometra perspinosa'' is a species of
echinoderm
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known by the common name black feather star.
The black feather star is widespread throughout the
tropical
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waters of the central
Indo-Pacific
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region. This feather star is often clinged to
gorgonians, exposed their open arms to the marine flow to optimise the nutriment capture.
Its maximal diameter is for ten arms maximum.
Its coloration is usually black but it can also be black and white, and even brown-gold for rare specimen.
References
External links
Colobometra perspinosaat the
World Register of Marine Species
The World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) is a taxonomic database that aims to provide an authoritative and comprehensive catalogue and list of names of marine organisms.
Content
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Colobometridae
Animals described in 1881
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