Kelp Encrusting Bryozoan Photos, Membranipora

Photos of Membranipora sp., Kelp encrusting bryozoan
Common names: Kelp encrusting bryozoan, kelp-encrusting bryozoan

Kelp encrusting bryozoan growing on kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera, Membranipora

Kelp encrusting bryozoan growing on kelp.
Species: Kelp encrusting bryozoan, Macrocystis pyrifera, Membranipora
Location: California
Image ID: 03108

Encrusting bryozoans colonize a giant kelp pneumatocyst (bubble). Approximately 3 inches (8cm), Macrocystis pyrifera, Membranipora, San Nicholas Island

Encrusting bryozoans colonize a giant kelp pneumatocyst (bubble). Approximately 3 inches (8cm).
Species: Kelp encrusting bryozoan, Macrocystis pyrifera, Membranipora
Location: San Nicholas Island, California
Image ID: 10207

Kelp encrusting bryozoan growing on giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera, Membranipora

Kelp encrusting bryozoan growing on giant kelp.
Species: Kelp encrusting bryozoan, Macrocystis pyrifera, Membranipora
Location: California
Image ID: 03283

Kelp encrusting bryozoan on giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera, Membranipora

Kelp encrusting bryozoan on giant kelp.
Species: Kelp encrusting bryozoan, Macrocystis pyrifera, Membranipora
Location: California
Image ID: 02540

Kelp fronds with encrusting bryozoans, Macrocystis pyrifera, Membranipora

Kelp fronds with encrusting bryozoans.
Species: Kelp encrusting bryozoan, Macrocystis pyrifera, Membranipora
Location: California
Image ID: 03284

Encrusting bryozoans colonize a giant kelp blade. Approximately 2 inches (5cm) across, Macrocystis pyrifera, Membranipora, San Nicholas Island

Encrusting bryozoans colonize a giant kelp blade. Approximately 2 inches (5cm) across.
Species: Kelp encrusting bryozoan, Macrocystis pyrifera, Membranipora
Location: San Nicholas Island, California
Image ID: 10205

Encrusting bryozoans colonize a giant kelp pneumatocyst (bubble). Approximately 3 inches (8cm), Macrocystis pyrifera, Membranipora, San Nicholas Island

Encrusting bryozoans colonize a giant kelp pneumatocyst (bubble). Approximately 3 inches (8cm).
Species: Kelp encrusting bryozoan, Macrocystis pyrifera, Membranipora
Location: San Nicholas Island, California
Image ID: 10209

Encrusting bryozoans colonize a giant kelp blade. Approximately 2 inches (5cm) across, Macrocystis pyrifera, Membranipora, San Nicholas Island

Encrusting bryozoans colonize a giant kelp blade. Approximately 2 inches (5cm) across.
Species: Kelp encrusting bryozoan, Macrocystis pyrifera, Membranipora
Location: San Nicholas Island, California
Image ID: 10206

Encrusting bryozoans colonize a giant kelp pneumatocyst (bubble). Approximately 3 inches (8cm), Macrocystis pyrifera, Membranipora, San Nicholas Island

Encrusting bryozoans colonize a giant kelp pneumatocyst (bubble). Approximately 3 inches (8cm).
Species: Kelp encrusting bryozoan, Macrocystis pyrifera, Membranipora
Location: San Nicholas Island, California
Image ID: 10208

Encrusting bryozoans colonize a giant kelp pneumatocyst (bubble). Approximately 3 inches (8cm), Macrocystis pyrifera, Membranipora, San Nicholas Island

Encrusting bryozoans colonize a giant kelp pneumatocyst (bubble). Approximately 3 inches (8cm).
Species: Kelp encrusting bryozoan, Macrocystis pyrifera, Membranipora
Location: San Nicholas Island, California
Image ID: 10210

Encrusting bryozoans colonize a giant kelp pneumatocyst (bubble). Approximately 3 inches (8cm), Macrocystis pyrifera, Membranipora, San Nicholas Island

Encrusting bryozoans colonize a giant kelp pneumatocyst (bubble). Approximately 3 inches (8cm).
Species: Kelp encrusting bryozoan, Macrocystis pyrifera, Membranipora
Location: San Nicholas Island, California
Image ID: 10211

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