The jelly stuff is called Bryozoans. Bryozoans form colonies, like coral, that consist of thousands of microscopic animals called “zooids” spread around the surface of a hard, jelly-like mass. Colonies start out small in the spring, but may grow to more than a foot in diameter. The colonies of different species take different forms, building exoskeletons (outer protective structures) similar to those of corals. Most colonies are attached to a structure such as a rock or submerged branch. Freshwater bryozoans' exoskeletons are gelatinous (like jelly) or chitinous (like the "shells" of insects). Therefore, some colonies take the form of rounded, jellylike masses, while others resemble antlers or mosses (bryophyte means “moss animal”), or trace delicately like vines across rocks, or create furry-looking colonies. Bryozoans eat microscopic organisms and are eaten by several larger aquatic predators, including fish and insects. Snails graze on them, too. Like mussels and other filter feeders, bryozoans gradually cleanse the water as they feed. Also, their presence usually indicates good water quality.
Nice day for clad!❤
Fantastic as always Thanks for sharing 😊
Thank you I appreciate it and Thanks for watching!
Great video! I just pulled a 1798 draped bust large cent last week. Love this hobby!
That's so cool!!
Great Day, a turtle, a toad and a dead horse.
Great video, haven't found Buffalo nickel in years. New Sub. "White Water Jack " N.J.
They're few and far between it seems! Thanks for the sub, I just subbed back!
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The jelly stuff is called Bryozoans. Bryozoans form colonies, like coral, that consist of thousands of microscopic animals called “zooids” spread around the surface of a hard, jelly-like mass. Colonies start out small in the spring, but may grow to more than a foot in diameter. The colonies of different species take different forms, building exoskeletons (outer protective structures) similar to those of corals. Most colonies are attached to a structure such as a rock or submerged branch. Freshwater bryozoans' exoskeletons are gelatinous (like jelly) or chitinous (like the "shells" of insects). Therefore, some colonies take the form of rounded, jellylike masses, while others resemble antlers or mosses (bryophyte means “moss animal”), or trace delicately like vines across rocks, or create furry-looking colonies.
Bryozoans eat microscopic organisms and are eaten by several larger aquatic predators, including fish and insects. Snails graze on them, too. Like mussels and other filter feeders, bryozoans gradually cleanse the water as they feed. Also, their presence usually indicates good water quality.
Wow! That's pretty interesting, still gross tho 😂
You didn't find your retirement but it still looked like you had a fun day.
Ya it was a great day out!