Bryozoans in the food chain

Om nom nom nom!

Did you know that some marine critters view bryozoans as a snack? Nudibranchs is a good example. They will search for bryozoan colonies and once they have found one, it is snack time!

An example is Onchidoris muricata, which is the round lump you see in the video. Here it enjoys a Membranipora membranacea colony. 

Video: Mali Ramsfjell

Reference:
Bakken T, Evertsen J og Skauge C. Onchidoris muricata (O.F. Müller, 1776). www.artsdatabanken.no/Pages/313967. Downloaded <22/02/2024>