Kelp encrusting bryozoan growing on giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera

Kelp encrusting bryozoan growing on giant kelp. California, USA, Macrocystis pyrifera, Membranipora, natural history stock photograph, photo id 03283

Kelp encrusting bryozoan growing on giant kelp. California, USA

Species: Kelp encrusting bryozoan, Macrocystis pyrifera, Membranipora
Location: California
Image ID: 03283
Format: Film 2:3

Keywords: algae, animal, bryozoan, california, colony, creature, encrusting, giant kelp, invertebrate, kelp, kelp encrusting bryozoan, macrocystis, macrocystis pyrifera, marine algae, marine invertebrate, marine plant, membranipora sp, nature, ocean, oceans, pacific, plant, seaweed, underwater, usa, wildlife

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Animal > Marine Invertebrate > Bryozoan
Location > Oceans > Pacific > California (USA) / Baja California (Mexico)
Plant > Marine Plant > Giant Kelp
Subject > Technique > Underwater

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