co·mat·u·lid  (kə-māch'ə-lĭd)  n. pl. co·mat·u·lids also co·mat·u·lae (-lē) Any of various marine invertebrates of the class Crinoidea, such as the sea lilies and feather stars, that are attached to a surface by a stalk when young but may be free-swimming as adults. [From New Latin Comātulidae, former family name, from Late Latin comātulus, having neatly curled hair, from Latin comātus, having long hair; see comate1.] |
| comatula | |
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| former usage synonymous with Antedon |