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Schizoporellidae

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Schizoporellidae
Temporal range: Eocene - Recent
Schizoporella unicornis (magnified)
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Schizoporellidae

Jullien, 1883
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The Schizoporellidae is a family within the bryozoan order Cheilostomata. Colonies are encrusting on shells and rocks or upright bilaminar branches or sheets. The zooidal orifice has a narrow V-shaped sinus.

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