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Stalked
Crinoids are those bizarre echinoderms that look like bony starfish with twice as many arms, resting on sticks.
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Palm trees on a cliff face |
Their arms are feathery so they can catch tiny specks of food....
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Palm tree surrounded by shrubbery |
Which makes them look just like palm trees!
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Palm trees and flowers |
So if you ever happen to find yourself stranded in the deep sea with nothing but mud and volcanic rock formations for company...
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Palm trees on a really big cliff face |
Head out to the nearest crinoid, squint a little and you'll be convinced you're relaxing on a tropical island!
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Palm trees on rolling hills |
Tropical islands have their cold, foggy nights, too, you know.
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