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Lacy crust bryozoan

Membranipora membranacea

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

Lacy crust bryozoanis an interesting marine organism that creates these circular patches on kelp blades. Most were one to two inches in diameter. Each patch can have a colony of thousands of microscopic animals called zooids. Please read references to learn more about these fascinating creatures.

Habitat:

Spotted on washed-up kelp blades along the beach at Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge.

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