Metacrinus is a genus of stalked crinoids in the family Isselicrinidae. Members of this genus live on hard surfaces in deeper parts of the ocean. The genus has extant species and is also represented in the fossil record.[1] Members of the genus grow to a maximum height of 60 centimetres (24 in) and are found in the eastern Pacific Ocean from Japan to Australia.[2]
The World Register of Marine Species lists the following species in the genus:[1]
Metacrinus is a genus of stalked crinoids in the family Isselicrinidae. Members of this genus live on hard surfaces in deeper parts of the ocean. The genus has extant species and is also represented in the fossil record. Members of the genus grow to a maximum height of 60 centimetres (24 in) and are found in the eastern Pacific Ocean from Japan to Australia.
Metacrinus est un genre de Crinoïdes (Echinodermes) sessiles de la famille des Isselicrinidae.
Ce sont des crinoïdes « vrais » (sessiles) : ils vivent attachés au fond par une longue tige calcaire articulée. On ne les trouve que dans les abysses.
Selon World Register of Marine Species (17 novembre 2014)[1] :
Metacrinus rotundus séché en muséum.
Metacrinus est un genre de Crinoïdes (Echinodermes) sessiles de la famille des Isselicrinidae.
Metacrinus is een geslacht van zeelelies uit de familie Isselicrinidae.
Metacrinus is een geslacht van zeelelies uit de familie Isselicrinidae.
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