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Feather Star

Definition: A marine organism belonging to the class Crinoidea, characterized by its feather-like arms and the ability to attach itself to the sea floor or other objects.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

Sense 1: A type of sea creature with a flexible and delicate body that branches out into feathery arms.

Usages:

Usage 1: The feather star is a filter feeder, using its arms to capture plankton and other small organisms from the water.

Usage 2: Feather stars are commonly found in coral reefs, attaching themselves to rocks or plants.

Sample Sentences:

1. The vibrant colors of the feather star caught the diver's attention.
2. The feather star gracefully swayed its arms in the current.
3. Surrounded by a diversity of marine life, the reef hosted several feather stars.

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