Australian Bryozoa in Bloomington, MN

Bryozoans are aquatic animals that form colonies of connected individuals. They take a variety of forms: some are bushy and moss-like, some are flat and encrusting and others resemble lace. Bryozoans are mostly marine, with species found in all oceans from sublittoral to abyssal depths, but freshwater species also exist. Some bryozoans are of concern as marine-fouling organisms and invasive species, while others show promise as sources of anticancer, antiviral and antifouling substances.
Written by experts in the field,
Australian Bryozoa Volume 1: Biology, Ecology and Natural History
contains chapters on the discovery of bryozoans, their morphology, classification and fossil history, their roles in biosecurity and marine benthic environments, and potential uses in biotechnology and ocean acidification.
Australian Bryozoa Volume 2: Taxonomy of Australian
contains detailed taxonomic data and illustrated family-level treatments, which can be used to identify specimens.