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Suspension Feeder


Brittle Star
Brittle Star
Photographer: Neil


A Suspension Feeder is an animal that feeds on particles of organic matter that are suspended in water.


Examples of suspension feeders are; brittle stars, some cnidarians, and many annelid worms.


Also see:
Filter Feeder
Deposit Feeder

 


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