Family: |
Vesiculariidae () |
Max. size: |
20 cm WD (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
sessile; marine; depth range 1 - 145 m |
Distribution: |
Native in Caribbean and Atlantic Ocean, introduced in Indo-West Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
Fragile; colonies erect with many free branches. Dichotomously branching in series of two with thin stolon. Usually grows to a height of 4 to 5 cm. Transparent colonies in pale yellow to brown. |
Biology: |
Depth range reported from Colombia (Ref. 86508). Epibenthic, encrusting (Ref. 116066). In cool temperate to tropical waters (Ref. 874). Grows on varied surfaces: other bryozoans, algae, seagrasses, oyster valves, sandstone boulders, dock, pilings, breakwaters and man-made debris (Ref. 83404). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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