Shielded Bryozoan (Scrupocellaria scabra)
Please Note This Is a Live Marine Science Specimen
The Shielded Bryozoan (Scrupocellaria scabra) is a colonial marine invertebrate commonly found growing as an epiphyte on knotted wrack (Ascophyllum nodosum) and other intertidal seaweeds. Each colony is composed of numerous microscopic zooids encased in calcareous structures, forming intricate, lace-like patterns visible under magnification.
This species is a fascinating example of colonial growth and filter-feeding behavior, making it an excellent addition to marine biology education, microscopic study, and invertebrate zoology courses. Shielded Bryozoans provide insight into sessile invertebrate ecology and symbiotic relationships between algae and attached fauna.
Common name: Shielded Bryozoan
Scientific name: Scrupocellaria scabra
Locations: Epiphyte on knotted wrack (Ascophyllum nodosum)
Seasonality: Available year-round
Colors: Tan
Size: ½” – ¾”
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold as a colony on a piece of rockweed
Uses: Ideal for classroom microscopy, bryozoan identification, and live observation of colonial marine invertebrates.
Note: This is a live marine specimen. Natural variations in colony size, color, and structure should be expected. If you would like a preserved specimen instead, please send a request to: info@gulfofme.com.
Shielded Bryozoan (Scrupocellaria scabra)
Please Note This Is a Live Marine Science Specimen
The Shielded Bryozoan (Scrupocellaria scabra) is a colonial marine invertebrate commonly found growing as an epiphyte on knotted wrack (Ascophyllum nodosum) and other intertidal seaweeds. Each colony is composed of numerous microscopic zooids encased in calcareous structures, forming intricate, lace-like patterns visible under magnification.
This species is a fascinating example of colonial growth and filter-feeding behavior, making it an excellent addition to marine biology education, microscopic study, and invertebrate zoology courses. Shielded Bryozoans provide insight into sessile invertebrate ecology and symbiotic relationships between algae and attached fauna.
Common name: Shielded Bryozoan
Scientific name: Scrupocellaria scabra
Locations: Epiphyte on knotted wrack (Ascophyllum nodosum)
Seasonality: Available year-round
Colors: Tan
Size: ½” – ¾”
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold as a colony on a piece of rockweed
Uses: Ideal for classroom microscopy, bryozoan identification, and live observation of colonial marine invertebrates.
Note: This is a live marine specimen. Natural variations in colony size, color, and structure should be expected. If you would like a preserved specimen instead, please send a request to: info@gulfofme.com.
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