Noble+Feather+Star

Phylum: Echinodermata Class: Crinoidea
 * Noble Feather Star;** //Comanthina noblis//

they have numerous feathered arms that project from a central disc. Some can have as little as 5 arms and as many as 200. both male and female and can reproduce asexually.
 * __Size:__** Bright yellow, black & white, or green & yellow 40cm feathery arms. The body is cup-shaped, and
 * __Location:__** The Indo-Pacific
 * __Habitat:__** Sponges or Corals; Very abundant to areas with a strong current.
 * __Life Cycle:__** Most feather stars can produce sexually by releasing sperm and eggs in to the water. Some are
 * __Males & Females:__** Male and female feather stars are completely indistinguishable from each other.
 * __Interesting Facts:__**
 * -They feed on plankton.
 * -Their mouth and anus are on the upper surface.
 * -If their arms are damaged, the regenerate at will.
 * -They hunt for food and free-swim at night.
 * -Their arms are coated with a sticky substance to help catch food.
 * <---They are usually curled up during the day, and uncurl their arms at night to feed.
 * __Human Impact:__** Noble Feather Stars do not benefit or harm the human population. They provide great scenery when scuba diving and are wonderful photography subjects.
 * __Human Impact:__** Noble Feather Stars do not benefit or harm the human population. They provide great scenery when scuba diving and are wonderful photography subjects.

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 * __Zookeeper Taylor Cebuly:__**