Membranipora membranacea

Membranipora membranacea (Linnaeus, 1767)
Kelp encrusting bryozoan

photo by Telnes, Kåre

Family:	Membraniporidae ()
Max. size:	5 cm WD (male/unsexed)
Environment:	sessile; marine; depth range 0 - 28 m
Distribution:	Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Size refers to diameter (Ref. 865). Found on Laminaria sp. fronds and holdfast and on rocks (Ref. 1442). An epibenthic suspension/filter feeder; omnivorous, thrives on particulate organic matter and phytoplankton (Ref. 93816).
IUCN Red List Status:	Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:
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