Encrusting bryozoans colonize a giant kelp pneumatocyst (bubble). Approximately 3 inches (8cm). San Nicholas Island, California, USA
Stock Photo: 10210 -?- Species: Kelp encrusting bryozoan, Membranipora, Macrocystis pyrifera Location: San Nicholas Island, California, USA Lat/Long: 33° 14' 43.16"N, 119° 34' 15.19"W (Coordinates: 33.24532°, -119.57089°) Format: Digital 2:3 Copyright © Phillip Colla, all rights reserved worldwide. Purchase a print of this image Request a review copy of this image Keywords: air bladder, algae, animal, blade, bryozoan, bubble, california, colony, encrusting, float, frond, gas, giant kelp, invertebrate, kelp, kelp encrusting bryozoan, leaf, macrocystis, macrocystis pyrifera, marine algae, marine invertebrate, marine plant, membranipora sp, ocean, oceans, pacific, plant, pneumatocyst, pneumatocysts, san nicholas island, seaweed, underwater, usa, wildlife |