Kelp encrusting bryozoan
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Latin Name: Membranipora membranacea
Geographic Range: I'm not sure, probably at least Alaska to California.
SCUBA Divers Info:
A colony of small animals that can cover large parts of kelp leaves expecially bull and giant kelp. Each little square is home to a single animal.
**B**Beachwalkers Info:
Pick up any piece of kelp that has been washed up on to the beach and you are likely to find this bryozoan on it.
Bryazoan Copyright © 1996 Kerry L. Werry