AquaNISInformation system on aquatic non-indigenous and cryptogenic species |
Species | Schizoporella pungens | |
Authority | (Canu & Bassler 1929) | |
Family | Schizoporellidae | |
Order | Cheilostomatida | |
Class | Gymnolaemata | |
Phylum | Bryozoa | |
Synonym (?) | ||
Sub-species level (?) | Not entered |
Native origin (?) | Ocean: Atlantic --> Ocean region: W Tropical Atlantic |
Life form / Life stage (?) |
References (not structured): McCann, L. D., McCuller, M. I., Carlton, J. T., Keith, I., Geller, J. B., Ruiz, G. M. 2019. Bryozoa (Cheilostomata, Ctenostomata, and Cyclostomata) in Galapagos Island fouling communities. Aquatic Invasions, 14(1). |
Sociability / Life stage (?) |
References (not structured): McCann, L. D., McCuller, M. I., Carlton, J. T., Keith, I., Geller, J. B., Ruiz, G. M. 2019. Bryozoa (Cheilostomata, Ctenostomata, and Cyclostomata) in Galapagos Island fouling communities. Aquatic Invasions, 14(1). Comments: S. pungens is a colonial bryozoan that grows in extensive single or multiple layer colonies. Colony colors are variable, and it can grow in elaborate erect horn-like structures. |
Reproductive frequency (?) | Iteroparous |
Reproductive type (?) | Asexual Sexual Comments: S. pungens reproduces asexually through fission of colonies and sexually through the production of eggs and sperm. |
Developmental trait (?) | Brooding Lecithotrophy |
Characteristic feeding method / Life stage (?) |
References (not structured): McCann, L. D., McCuller, M. I., Carlton, J. T., Keith, I., Geller, J. B., Ruiz, G. M. 2019. Bryozoa (Cheilostomata, Ctenostomata, and Cyclostomata) in Galapagos Island fouling communities. Aquatic Invasions, 14(1). Comments: The colony feeds on suspended particles, mostly phytoplankton. It is known from coral reefs, mangroves, rocky intertidal marinas and docks. |
Mobility / Life stage (?) |
References (not structured): Winston, J. E. 2007. Diversity and distribution of bryozoans in the Pelican Cays, Belize, Central America. Atoll Research Bulletin. |
Salinity tolerance range (?) | Venice system: 6. Polymixohaline [18-30psu] 7. Euhaline [30-40psu] |
Habitat modifying ability potential (?) | Autogenic ecosystem engineers |
Toxicity / Life stage (?) | Not relevant |
Bioaccumulation association (?) | Unknown Comments: Not available. |
Known human health impact? | Not known Comments: Not available. |
Known economic impact? | Not known Comments: Not available. |
Known measurable environmental impact? | Not known Comments: Not available. |
Included in the Target Species list? | No References: HELCOM, 2009. Alien Species and Ballast Water [PDF] Available at: https://archive.iwlearn.net/helcom.fi/stc/files/shipping/Table_2_Alienspecies_%20lists_2009.pdf [Accessed 1 July 2024]. |
Association with vessel vectors (?) | Biofouling References: McCann, L. D., McCuller, M. I., Carlton, J. T., Keith, I., Geller, J. B., Ruiz, G. M. 2019. Bryozoa (Cheilostomata, Ctenostomata, and Cyclostomata) in Galapagos Island fouling communities. Aquatic Invasions, 14(1). |
Created by | Stephan Gollasch, 2014-09-30 |
Last update by | Sandra Gečaitė, 2024-08-20 |