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Pectinatellidae

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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.

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Pectinatellidae
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Pectinatellidae
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  • ''Pectinatella magnifica''
  • Phylogeny
  • Morphology
  • Spinoblasts
  • Reproduction
  • Motility
  • Distribution
  • Ecological Importance
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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.

The family contains only one known species: Pectinatella magnifica. They are found globally throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

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