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An encrusting bryozoan - Umbonula littoralis

Umbonula littoralis

Image Keith Hiscock - Two colonies in the infralittoral fringe. Image width ca 3 cm.
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Distribution map

Umbonula littoralis recorded (dark blue bullet) and expected (light blue bullet) distribution in Britain and Ireland (see below)

Why do the maps differ?

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Umbonula littoralis is not listed under any importance categories.

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