👉 Bathycrinids are a family of marine snailfishes, characterized by their large size and unique characteristics. They have a long, flexible body with a wide range of sizes, from small to large, and they can be found in various habitats such as sandy beaches, rocky coastlines, and coral reefs. Bathycrinids are known for their highly specialized gills that allow them to extract nutrients from the water they inhabit, making them excellent scavengers and decomposers.