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A rare view of two feather star crinoids swimming together

Description

A rare view of two feather star crinoids swimming together. How do theseanimals communicate in order to synchronize this behavior? Or is this a purelyrandom occurrence?

Credit

NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, 2015 Hohonu Moana

Display Date

20150922T004605Z

Location

Pacific Ocean, ESE of Johnston Atoll, Lone Cone

Collection

Voyage to Inner Space
Ocean Exploration Collection
Modern Expeditions
2015 Hohonu Moana