Pectinatellidae
Sign in to savePectinatellidae 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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- Plumatellida
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- Pectinatellidae
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9 sectionsContents
- ''Pectinatella magnifica''
- Phylogeny
- Morphology
- Spinoblasts
- Reproduction
- Motility
- Distribution
- Ecological Importance
- References
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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