Sea Lily Collection

Crinoid Fossil - "Sea Lilies" Triassic period 240 m. y. a. Northern Germany
KEL-1499 Crinoid Fossil - "Sea Lilies" Triassic period 240 m.y.a. Northern Germany Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

St. Cuthberts Beads - rosary made from crinoid columnals
Unidentified crinoid columnals used as beads for jewellery. Specimens from the Carboniferous Yoredale Shales, Ribblehead, Yorkshire

Crinoids
Criniods lived during the Lower Jurassic period. Their modern equivalents include echinoderms such as seaurchins, starfish and sea cucumbers

Sea Lily, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999205 Sea Lily, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Pancratium Speciosum, Plate 47 from A Selection of Hexandrian Plants
1275220 Pancratium Speciosum, Plate 47 from A Selection of Hexandrian Plants, published R Havell, London, 1831-1834 (hand-coloured engraving) by Bury

Echinoderm, lithograph, published in 1868
Echinoderm: Top row: Sea brush, Feather star (Red crinoid), Star fish, Sponge, Feather star (Antedon mediterranea), Sponge, Bottom row: Sea urchin (Echinoidea), Tusk shell (Dentalium)

Pancratium Speciosum, 1831-1834
Pancratium Speciosum, Plate 47. from A Selection of Hexandrian Plants, pub. R Havell, London, 1831-1834 (hand-coloured engraving)

Close-up of a fossil crinoid or sea-lily
Fossil crinoid. Close-up of a fossilized crinoid from rocks of the Carboniferous period. The crinoids or sea lilies are primitive marine animals related to starfish and sea urchins

Leaf nine crustaceans molluscs sea lily numbers 1-9
Leaf with nine crustaceans and molluscs, Leaf with nine crustaceans, molluscs and a sea lily, numbers 1-9, with the Latin and sometimes also the French names. Numbered top right: 8

Dimerocrinus, fossil crinoid
Dimerocrinus, a small stemmed crinoid (sea-lily) of Silurian age. The long stem supports a 1.8 cm high crown mostly consisting of the arms employed in feeding

Illustration of a Sea lily (Ptilocrinus pinnatus)

Actinocrinites sp. a fossil crinoid
Actinocrinites has a calyx which is conical and elongated and a rigid, domed tegmen made of numberous small plates. The calyx is monocyclic, I.e. a basal circle of plates supports the radial circlet

Ailsacrinus prattii, 3.4 cm wide, from the Jurassic of Bath, England, showing the underside of the calyx and arms

Isocrinus robustus, a fossil crinoid
The stalked crinoid Isocrinus robustus, 14 cm tall, from the Lower Jurassic of Gloucestershire, England, showing the calyx and arms

Indonesia, Papua, Pisang Islands. Two varieties of feather star crinoids. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont(MR)

Joined Jellyfish Mirror
Jelly fish mirror from the oceanic coast of California

Red crinoid on Tengah Kecil Island, Komodo National Park, Flores Sea, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Pancratium speciosum, from Les Liliacees, 1806 (coloured engraving)
BAL46201 Pancratium speciosum, from Les Liliacees, 1806 (coloured engraving) by Redoute, Pierre Joseph (1759-1840); Linnean Society, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Dimerocrinites, a type of sea lily, fossilised in limestone, middle Silurian era

Parisangulocrinus (Sea lily), several specimens fossilised in black stone, Devonian era

Sea lilies (Crinoid), illustration
Zoology - Echinoderms - Sea lilies (Crinoid), illustration

Featherstars on a reef. Featherstars, or crinoids, (class Crinoidea) are an ancient and primitive echinoderm, a member of the group of invertebrates that includes the starfish

Fossil crinoid, artwork C016 / 5568
Fossil crinoid. Watercolour of a fossil crinoid by Sarah Stone (circa 1760-1844) from the collection of Sir Ashton Lever

Myelodactylus fletcheri, crinoid fossil C016 / 4917
Myelodactylus fletcheri, crinoid fossil. Crinoids are marine organisms, most of which have long stalks anchored to the seabed, with five or more feathery arms radiating from a central disc

Protaxocrinus, crinoid fossil C016 / 4918
Protaxocrinus tuberculatus, crinoid fossil. Crinoids are marine organisms, most of which have long stalks anchored to the seabed, with five or more feathery arms radiating from a central disc

Pentacrinites, crinoid fossil C016 / 4889
Pentacrinites fossilis, crinoid fossil. Crinoids are marine organisms, most of which have long stalks anchored to the seabed, with five or more feathery arms radiating from a central disc

Pentacrinites, crinoid fossil C016 / 4855
Pentacrinites, crinoid fossil. Crinoids are marine organisms, most of which have long stalks anchored to the seabed, with five or more feathery arms radiating from a central disc

Fragments of fossil crinoids, artwork C013 / 6796
Fossil crinoid fragments, watercolour by Sarah Stone (1760-1844). Crinoids, or sea lilies, are marine echinoderms that have been in existence for 500 million years

Fossil crinoid, artwork C013 / 6790
Fossil crinoid, watercolour by Sarah Stone (1760-1844). Crinoids, or sea lilies, are marine echinoderms that have been in existence for 500 million years

Fossil crinoids C013 / 6509
Fossil crinoids. Crinoids, or sea lilies, are marine echinoderms that have been in existence for 500 million years. They attach themselves to the sea floor with their stems

Starstones - columnals of isocrinid crinoids

A group of fragments of fossil crinoids
Watercolour of a group of fragments of fossil crinoids (feather-stars or sea-lilies) by Sarah Stone (c. 1760-1844) from the collection of Sir Ashton Lever

Fossil Crinoid
Watercolour of a fossil crinoid by Sarah Stone (c. 1760-1844) from the collection of Sir Ashton Lever

Uintacrinus, stemless crinoid
A black and white photograph of a stemless crinoid, which dates from the Cretaceous. Crinoids have five or more feathery arms radiating from a central disc

Crinoidal limestone

Dizgocrinus mon, fossil crinoid
This fossil crinoid or sea-lily originates from the limestones of Keokuk, Lowa, USA

Temnocrinus tuberculatus (Miller)
A fossil specimen of Temnocrinus tuberculatus (Miller), a paleozoic crinoid dating back to the Silurian (440 million years ago), discovered in the Wenlock Limestone bed, Dudley, Worcestershire, UK

Protaxocrinus tuberculatus (Miller)
A fossil specimen of Protaxocrinus tuberculatus (Miller), a crinoid, dating back to the Silurian period (440 million years ago), discovered in the Wenlock Limestone bed, Dudley, Worcestershire, UK

Myedactylus flecheri (Salter)
A fossil specimen of Myelodactylus fletcheri (Salter) dating back to the Silurian period (440 million years ago), discovered in Wenlock Limestone bed, Dudley, Worcestershire, UK

Pentacrinites, crinoid
Pentacrinites is a fossil crinoid from the Jurassic. Crinoids are ancient, marine organisms. The majority have long stalks anchored to the bottom

Crinoid on coral
Crinoid, or featherstar, on coral. Crinoids feed by filtering food particles from the water using their feathery arms, the hairs of which pass food to a central mouth

Sea lily (Endoxocrinus sp.). Sea lilies, or crinoids, are ancient organisms that are found in the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea

Crinoid fossil
Crinoid, or sea lily, fossil. This fossil is 480 million years old and was found in the Czech Republic

Necklace starfish and crinoid. Necklace starfish (Fromia monilis, centre) on a coral reef with a crinoid (order crinoidea, lower right). Photographed off Rinca island, Indonesia

Ornate ghost pipefish and featherstars
Ornate ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus, centre) and featherstars. These fish grow up to 12 centimetres in length. They are found alone or in pairs in bays

Featherstar montage. Composite image of a featherstar, or crionoid, showing its branching structure. Featherstars, feed by filtering food particles from the water using their feathery arms

Lyretail anthias fish
Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) fish amongst coral, sponges and crinoids. This fish is also known as the sea goldie

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"Discover the Enigmatic Beauty of Sea Lilies: A Glimpse into Earth's Ancient Past" Step back in time to the Triassic period, approximately 240 million years ago, and journey to Northern Germany where the fascinating world of sea lilies comes alive. Also known as crinoids, these captivating creatures have left their mark as Crinoid Fossils - remnants of a bygone era. Immerse yourself in history as you explore St. Cuthberts Beads - delicate rosaries crafted from crinoid columnals. These intricate beads serve as a testament to the enduring allure of sea lilies throughout centuries. Dive deeper into the realm of crinoids and encounter Dimerocrinus, a fossilized species that once thrived beneath ancient seas. Marvel at its intricate structure and imagine it gracefully swaying amidst ocean currents. Transport yourself to 1833-39 with a beautifully colored engraving aptly titled "Sea Lily. " This artwork captures the ethereal essence of these marine organisms, showcasing their delicate petals reaching towards sunlight filtering through water depths. Delight your senses with Pancratium Speciosum, an enchanting hexandrian plant depicted in Plate 47 from A Selection of Hexandrian Plants. Witness nature's artistry unfold before your eyes as this exquisite flower mirrors the elegance found within sea lilies. Embark on an expedition through time with lithographs published in 1868 featuring various echinoderms. Amongst them is Pancratium Speciosum once again, capturing hearts with its timeless beauty since its initial depiction between 1831-1834. Journey across oceans to Indonesia's Papua region and marvel at Pisang Islands' diverse feather star crinoids. Two distinct varieties showcase nature's remarkable ability for adaptation and evolution – a true testament to life's resilience against changing tides. Witness Isocrinus robustus emerge from the depths of history as a fossil crinoid.