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Updated 3/16/2014

Family Lichenoporidae

HAWAII

Disporella violacea

Sharks Cove, Oahu, 20 feet

 

Firehouse, Oahu, 20 feet

 

Ulua Beach, Maui


Sand Island, Oahu, 12 feet

VIOLET ENCRUSTING BRYOZOAN

Common on ledges & cavern ceilings at scuba depths.  Blue or magenta with flat central area ringed by sharp points.  Colonies attains 1 inch.  Hawaii & the Indo-Pacific.