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Beaded Crinoid
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Beaded Crinoid

Davidaster discoideus

Davidaster discoideus or the beaded crinoid is a species of feather star in the family Comasteridae. It was previously known as Nemaster discoidea but the World Register of Marine Species has determined that the valid name is Davidaster discoideus. It is found on reefs in the Caribbean Sea and northern coast of South America.

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