Bryozoan

Diploporella alata

Sea Life Endemic IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

A very common Bryozoan that can be seen on the the stems of the sea Nymph washed up along Tomahawk Beach

Identification

A thin encrusting whitish growth around the stems of Amphibolis antarctica

Size

Can cover small to long parts of the stem and only raises a couple of mm off of the stem

Habitat

Grows on the steams of Amphibolis antarctica (Sea Nymph) among the sea grass beds

Distribution

Southern Australia Including around Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2023-02-24 13:45:27)

Quick Facts

Common name: Bryozoan
Scientific name: Diploporella alata (Lamouroux, 1821)
Family: Thalamoporellidae
Category: Sea Life › Other
Origin: Endemic
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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