FRESHWATER BRYOZOA (PHYLACTOLAEMATA) FROM CENTRAL FLORIDA LAKES

Eight lakes in central Florida were inspected for their freshwater bryozoan faunal composition. Floatoblasts were sampled by means of a special bryozoan surface net. Nine species were found: Pectinatella magnifica, Plumatella bushnelli, Plumatella casmiana, Plumatella repens, Plumatella reticulata, Plumatella vaihiriae, Plumatella sp., Plumatella geimermassardi, Plumatella vorstmani. The last two are first records for U.S.A. More investigation is needed to determine if the floatoblasts were produced locally or if they were introduced from other lakes by vectors such as migratory birds, fish and boats.