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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Bryozoa
Class: Phylactolaemata
Order: Plumatellida
Family: Pectinatellidae
Genus: Pectinatella
Species:
P. magnifica
Binomial name
Pectinatella magnifica

The Pectinatella Magnifica is a member of the Bryozoa phylum. It is a colony of organisms that bind together; these colonies can sometimes be 2 meters in diameter. These organisms can be mostly in North America with some in Europe. [1] They are often found attached to objects, but can be found free floating as well. They form a translucent body with many star-like blooms along the outside. The density of the organism is similar to that of gelatine, and is easily breakable into smaller chunks. [2]

  1. ^ Van Der Waaij, Michiel. "Pectinatella Magnifica." Bryozoans.nl - Zoetwater Bryozoen (mosdiertjes) in Nederland. Web. 19 Oct. 2011. [1]
  2. ^ Original research done for Wikipedia by studying live specimens