original description
Mironov, A. N.; Pawson, D. L. (2014). A new species of Western Atlantic sea lily in the family Bathycrinidae (Echinodermata: Crinoidea), with a discussion of relationships between crinoids with xenomorphic stalks. <em>Zootaxa.</em> 3873(3): 259., available online at http://www.mapress.com/zootaxa/2014/f/z03873p274f.pdf [details]
context source (Deepsea)
Mironov, A. N.; Pawson, D. L. (2014). A new species of Western Atlantic sea lily in the family Bathycrinidae (Echinodermata: Crinoidea), with a discussion of relationships between crinoids with xenomorphic stalks. <em>Zootaxa.</em> 3873(3): 259., available online at http://www.mapress.com/zootaxa/2014/f/z03873p274f.pdf [details]
From editor or global species database
Diagnosis Large Discolocrinus species; calyx conical with distinct sutures between basals; tegmen tall, with tube-like upper region; most frequent proximal free arm pattern 1+2 3 4+5 6 7+8 9 10 (32 of 40 cases) with first pinnule on brr 10–14; pinnule cross-section V-shaped to crescentic, with overgrowth soft tissue containing numerous perforate plates and variously sized an shaped perforate and imperforate rods; rudimentary synarthrial characters visible in pinnular articulations beyond pinnular 2; proximal columnals circular, without thorns. [details]
Distribution Bahamas, 4,243-4,558 m. [details]