Distinguishing Characteristics |
Colony of polyps; looks like sauerkraut, resembles an algal plant with many branches; color is off-white to light green, translucent to transparent; polyps and more detail cannot be seen with the naked eye; when stolon (main branches) are squeezed, they collapse and become flaccid; each node on the stolon usually has 3 branches, but sometimes 2 or irregular branching. |
Similar Species |
This bryozoan is similar in appearance and color to the red algae, Gracillaria, but the red algae's body walls will not collapse when squeezed. |
Habitat |
Gulf and bay, found on hard substances or floating on surface in large masses |
Maximum Size |
unknown |
Other Common Names |
spaghetti bryozoan |
Previous Scientific Names |
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