Black & White Crinoid

Black and White Crinoid

Black and White Crinoid
Name: Black & White Crinoid
Scientific Name: Nemaster grandis
Family: Feather Stars
Taxonomic: Comasteridae
ID Group: Sea Stars, Urchins, Cucumbers
Size: up to 10 in.
Depth Range: Various depths (0 – 130 ft.)
Sightings: Seen sometimes

This Crinoid has long, black arms with short branches tipped in white. Small legs help it attach to sponges or other surfaces.