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Diaperoforma californica (d’Orbigny, 1852)
Southern Staghorn Bryozoan
Family: Diaperoeciidae

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Distribution of Diaperoforma californica in British Columbia in British Columbia

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Introduction

Forms large, reef-like colonies up to 30 cm across. Found in both exposed habitats (eg. Barkley Sound) and current-swept ones (eg. Discovery Passage). Abundant at the Victoria breakwater.

Note Author: Neil McDaniel

Status Information

Origin Status	Provincial Status	BC List (Red Blue List)	COSEWIC
Unlisted	Unlisted	Unlisted	Unlisted

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Synonyms and Alternate Names

Diaperoecia californica (D'orbigny, 1852)

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