A beautiful “flying” or swimming #crinoid! #featherstar #deepsea #deepocean #nautiluslive #oceanexploration #marinebiology #oceananimal #echinoderm #marinelife | Nautilus Live

A mesmerizing video captures a swimming feather star, gracefully gliding through the water with its feathery arms undulating in a rhythmic dance. Feather stars, also known as crinoids, are ancient marine creatures distinguished by their delicate, feather-like arms that display a breathtaking array of colors. Their remarkable regenerative ability further enhances their allure. Name: Feather stars also known as crinoids Location: Dauin, Philippines Diveshop: Critter Republic Dive Center . . . . .

Here is a piece full of crinoid that I found along the Jurassic Coast Dorset 🙂🌊🌟💫 #fossils #fossil #crinoid #fascinatingfossils #jurassiccoast | Fascinating Fossils