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Colonial Bryozoan - Cryptosula pallasiana *Tentative ID based on the presence of tiny holes on the front wall of the zooecium.<br />
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Habitat: On rocks; subtidal/low tide pools Cheilostomatida,Cryptosula,Cryptosula pallasiana,Geotagged,Summer,United States,bryozoa,bryozoan,colonial bryozoan Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Colonial Bryozoan - Cryptosula pallasiana

*Tentative ID based on the presence of tiny holes on the front wall of the zooecium.

Habitat: On rocks; subtidal/low tide pools

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  1. Highly valuable species intro, only our 6th Bryozoan. Posted 3 years ago
    1. I saw that! We can definitely increase that number a bit the next time I tidepool because there are quite a few specices in the area from what I've been told. Posted 3 years ago
      1. Excellent! Posted 3 years ago

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''Cryptosula pallasiana'' is a species of colonial bryozoan in the order Cheilostomatida. It is native to the Atlantic Ocean where it occurs in northwestern Europe and northern Africa, and the eastern seaboard of North America. It has been accidentally introduced to the western coast of North America and to other parts of the world.

Similar species: Cheilostomatida
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Sep 20, 2021. Captured Sep 13, 2021 10:12 in 2 S Shore Dr, Owls Head, ME 04854, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/7.1
  • 1/256s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm