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Bryozoan, sea mat

Credit. Jessica M Winder

Colonial Creatures

Collection of Creatures

These marine animals are actually colonies of tiny individual animals all living together - just one big happy family!

Portuguese man o' war
Species

Portuguese Man O'War

Despite appearances, this weird and wonderful creature is not a jellyfish! They're sometimes found washed up on our shores after…

Hornwrack
Species

Hornwrack

Hornwrack is often found washed up on our beaches, with many believing that it is dried seaweed. In fact, it is a colony of animals!

Sea mat
Species

Sea mat

These mat like growths found on kelp and seaweed are actually colonies of tiny individuals animals.

Nudibranchs on bryozoan

Credit. Alexander Mustard/2020VISION

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