DSC_3883 Red ripple bryozoan (Watersipora subtorquata) an introduced bryozoan found encrusting the underside of rocks. It is fairly copper tolerant, so it can grow on anti-fouling treated surfaces, such as the hulls of ships, and in this way has spread to harbours, marinas and aquaculture structures around the world. It appeared at Dunedin in New Zealand in 1982, and was recorded from several sites to nearly the northern tip of New Zealand by 1992. Harrington Point, Otago Harbour *
PC_10093 Seaweed encrusting bryozoan (Membranipora membranacea) on Xiphophora fronds. Thin and mat-like, with a single lacy encrusting form. Colour is typically white to pale grey. Most commonly found on the fronds of large seaweeds. Brighton Beach
DSC_4417 Seaweed encrusting bryozoan (Membranipora membranacea) on Xiphophora fronds. Thin and mat-like, with a single lacy encrusting form. Colour is typically white to pale grey. Most commonly found on the fronds of large seaweeds. Brighton Beach *
