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Feather stars (Order Comatulida), close relatives of sea stars, are named for the feathery appearance of their arms. These animals use their feathery arms to filter their food from the ocean currents
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Feather stars (Order Comatulida), close relatives of sea stars, are named for the feathery appearance of their arms. These animals use their feathery arms to filter their food from the ocean currents
AUS-598
Featherstars (Order Comatulida), named for the feathery arms which filter food.
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com
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Featherstars - The Ocean's Feathered Food Filters!
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. In this photo print, we are transported to the mesmerizing depths of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in Queensland, Australia. Here, a group of enchanting creatures known as Featherstars (Order Comatulida) take center stage. These close relatives of sea stars have earned their name due to the feathery appearance of their arms. With grace and elegance, these echinoderms extend their delicate arms into the ocean currents, resembling an underwater ballet performance. But there's more to these feathered wonders than meets the eye! Their feathery arms serve a vital purpose - filtering food from the surrounding water. As nature's ultimate food filters, Featherstars effortlessly capture tiny particles floating in the currents with their intricate arm structures. It is through this ingenious adaptation that they sustain themselves amidst the vibrant marine ecosystem. This stunning snapshot reminds us of both nature's beauty and its incredible ability to adapt and survive. As we gaze upon this image captured by AUS-598 in one of Australia's most treasured national parks, we can't help but marvel at how something so seemingly simple can be so essential for life beneath our oceans' surface. So next time you find yourself near a beach or exploring an aquarium exhibit, keep an eye out for these fascinating feathered creatures – they truly are Mother Nature’s elegant food connoisseurs!
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