Anne Frijsinger & Mat Vestjens, Holland
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Caberea ellisii (Fleming, 1818)
Caberea ellisii is an erect bryozoan. Colonies from free, stiff fan-shaped tufts composed of un-jointed branches. Colonies are typically 2 -3 cm. The color is yellowish-brown.
The species is able to colonise Laminaria kelp species, hydroids, stones and shells. It ranges from 10 – 300 metres, but is most common below 50 metres.
Caberea ellisii is mainly found in Scotland and the northern part of Britain, but has been reported from as far south as the English Channel,from the Arctic and on the American coast.
Caberea ellisii is an erect bryozoan. Colonies from free, stiff fan-shaped tufts composed of un-jointed branches. Colonies are typically 2 -3 cm. The color is yellowish-brown.
The species is able to colonise Laminaria kelp species, hydroids, stones and shells. It ranges from 10 – 300 metres, but is most common below 50 metres.
Caberea ellisii is mainly found in Scotland and the northern part of Britain, but has been reported from as far south as the English Channel,from the Arctic and on the American coast.
