Bugula plumosa
Bugula plumosa, sometimes known by the common name tree moss animal, is a genus of common colonial arborescent bryozoan, found at a depth of 15 to 20 meters.
| Bugula plumosa | |
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| In the Netherlands | |
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| Family: | Bugulidae |
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| Species: | B. plumosa |
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| Bugula plumosa Pallas, 1776 | |
Distribution
Bugula plumosa is found in the North Atlantic Ocean, mainly around the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, northern France, Germany and Denmark.
Description
Bugula plumosa is orangey-red and forms feathery-shaped colonies.
Ecology
Bugula plumosa is hermaphroditic and egg brooding may be done either internally or externally.
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