v petasus has a conical disc with five pairs of arms, each up to 10 cm (3.9 in) long and fringed with pinnules, giving it a feathery appearance. The pinnules are smooth on the … See more

Antedon petasus is found on the coasts of north west Europe, the range extending from Scandinavia south to Britain. It typically occurs at depths of 20–100 m (66–328 ft). It is a more … See more

Antedon petasus is a suspension feeder, catching detritus and plankton with the tube feet on its pinnules.
Both male and female A. petasus liberate gametes into … See more