Bryozoan photos

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

Kelp fronds with encrusting bryozoans, Macrocystis pyrifera, San Clemente Island

Kelp fronds with encrusting bryozoans.
Species: Giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera
Location: San Clemente Island, California
Image ID: 03402

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

Senorita feeding on bryozoans on kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera, Oxyjulis californica, San Clemente Island

Senorita feeding on bryozoans on kelp.
Species: Senorita, Macrocystis pyrifera, Oxyjulis californica
Location: San Clemente Island, California
Image ID: 01292

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 fronds with encrusting bryozoans, Macrocystis pyrifera, San Clemente Island

Kelp fronds with encrusting bryozoans.
Species: Giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera
Location: San Clemente Island, California
Image ID: 03401

Lacy bryozoan, Phidolopora labiata

Lacy bryozoan.
Species: Lacy bryozoan, Phidolopora labiata
Location: California
Image ID: 02539

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

Ostrich-plumed hydroid, Ensenada, Aglaophenia struthionides

Ostrich-plumed hydroid, Ensenada.
Species: Ostrich-plumed hydroid, Aglaophenia struthionides
Image ID: 02541

Fluted bryozoan, Hippodiplosia insculpta, San Miguel Island

Fluted bryozoan.
Species: Flute bryozoan, Hippodiplosia insculpta
Location: San Miguel Island, California
Image ID: 02566

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

Kelp encrusting bryozoan (species unknown) on giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera

Kelp encrusting bryozoan (species unknown) on giant kelp.
Species: Giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera
Location: California
Image ID: 03285

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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