Bryozoan microcosm
SKU 29345 Category Deep-sea Invertebrates Tags Bryozoa, Cheilostomatida, Gymnolaemata, Hippomenella vellicata, Hippopodinidae, lace coral, limestone, New Zealand
Image ID: | 29345 |
Common Name: | Bryozoan microcosm |
Scientific Name: | Hippomenella vellicata |
Description: | The calcareous skeleton of the bryozoan, Hippomenella vellicata,serves as habitat for many other species, including these smaller bryozoans. One football-sized colony of this species was home to more than fifty other species – a spectacular reservoir of biodiversity. Sadly, these large and delicate colonies are very susceptible to trawling, and easily destroyed. |
Location: | Otago shelf, New Zealand |
Keywords: | Bryozoa, limestone, lace coral, Gymnolaemata, Hippomenella vellicata, Cheilostomatida, Hippopodinidae, New Zealand |
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