Phylactolaemata

species of bryozoan

Phylactolaemata is a class of the phylum Bryozoa whose members live only in freshwater environments. Like all bryozoans, they filter feed by means of an extensible "crown" of ciliated tentacles called a lophophore, and like nearly all bryozoans (the only known exception being Monobryozoon), they live in colonies, each of which consists of clones of the founding member. Unlike those of some marine bryozoans, phylactolaemate colonies consist of only one type of zooid, the feeding forms known as autozooids. These are supported by an unmineralized "exoskeleton" made of gelatinous material or prote

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species of bryozoan

Pectinatellidae is a monotypic family of freshwater bryozoans belonging to the class Phylactolaemata. Like most bryozoans, they are colonial and filter feeding organisms. These organisms lack a calcareous exterior, instead forming gelatinous colonies.

Plumatella is a genus of bryozoans from family Plumatellidae.

species of bryozoan

Cristatella mucedo is a bryozoan in the family Cristatellidae, and the only species of the genus Cristatella. They are noted for their elongated shape and colorless, transparent bodies.

Lophopus is a genus of bryozoans from the family Lophopodidae.

Pectinatella is a genus of bryozoans belonging to the family Pectinatellidae. The species of this genus are found in Europe, East Asia, and Northern America.

species of bryozoan