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Parisangulocrinus (sea lily)
Cyathocrinites
Cyathocrinites has a cylindrical stem made up of numerous disc-shaped columnals. The bowl-shaped cup includes a few smoothly rounded plates, and the narrow arms branch regularly to form a large complex crown composed of many small units.
HABITAT This genus lived in calm, shallow water, which provided an abundant supply of food.
Copyright 1992 Dorling Kindersley Limited, London
Text copyright 1992 Cyril Walker, David Ward.
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