Pectinatella magnifica bryozoan in bottom of pond

A blob of spongy-looking rosettes in the mud bottom of a pond.

Photo By/Credit

Julia Pinnix/USFWS

Date Shot/Created

08/22/2023

Media Usage Rights/License

Public Domain

Image

Bryozoans are colonies of tiny animals. Pectinatella magnifica is found only in freshwater.

Facility

Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

Ecosystem

Lake

Species

Pectinatella magnifica

Subject tags

Aquatic animals

Aquatic environment

Invasive species

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