Pectinatella magnifica

Pectinatella magnifica
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Bryozoa
Class:	Phylactolaemata
Order:	Plumatellida
Family:	Pectinatellidae
Genus:	Pectinatella
Species:	P. magnifica
Binomial name
	Pectinatella magnifica; (Leidy, 1851)
Synonyms
	Cristatella magnifica Leidy, 1851; Pectinatella magnifica Allman, 1856;

Pectinatella magnifica, the magnificent bryozoan, is a member of the Bryozoa phylum, in the order Plumatellida. It is a colony of organisms that bind together; these colonies can sometimes be 60 centimeters (2 feet) in diameter. These organisms can be found mostly in North America with some in Europe. They are often found attached to objects, but can be found free floating as well. They form a translucent body with many star-like blooms along the outside. The density of the organism is similar to that of gelatin, and is easily breakable into smaller chunks.^[1]^[2]

Gallery

Statoblast of P. magnifica
Picked up from water
Exemlyar caught in Ukraine

References

^ ^a ^b Van Der Waaij, Michiel (October 19, 2011). "Pectinatella Magnifica". Bryozoans.nl - Zoetwater Bryozoen (mosdiertjes) in Nederland.^{[permanent dead link]}
^ "Pectinatella magnifica, Magnificent bryozoan". Encyclopedia of Life.

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[Waaij-1] Van Der Waaij, Michiel (October 19, 2011). "Pectinatella Magnifica". Bryozoans.nl - Zoetwater Bryozoen (mosdiertjes) in Nederland.^{[permanent dead link]}

[EOL-2] "Pectinatella magnifica, Magnificent bryozoan". Encyclopedia of Life.

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