Family †Lophopodidae Scientific name Pectinatella magnifica Rank Species | Stem group Pectinatella Higher classification Pectinatella | |
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Similar Pectinatella, Bryozoa, Phylactolaemata, Plumatella, Cristatella mucedo | ||
Magnificent bryozoan pectinatella magnifica hd stock video footage 1
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 2 meters in diameter. These organisms can be found mostly in North America with some in Europe.
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- Magnificent bryozoan pectinatella magnifica hd stock video footage 1
- Freshwater bryozoan colony pectinatella magnifica lake champlain
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The individual organisms termed zooids feed using a lophophore in which cilia on the tentacles capture microscopic organic particles from the water and transport them to the mouth.
These organisms are predominantly located in North America, with a presence in Europe as well. They typically attach themselves to objects, though they are also capable of floating freely. Characteristically, they exhibit a translucent body adorned with numerous star-like blooms along the exterior. The consistency of these organisms resembles that of gelatin, making them fragile and easily separable into smaller fragments.
Freshwater bryozoan colony pectinatella magnifica lake champlain
