What is another word for ectoproct?
Pronunciation: [ˈɛktəpɹˌɒkt] (IPA) 
Ectoproct, also known as Bryozoan, is a phylum of aquatic invertebrates that attach themselves to objects via a hard or gelatinous exoskeleton. Ectoprocts, because of their peculiar appearance, have several synonyms by which they are called, including moss animals, sea moss, lace corals, and worm corals. These small colonial animals form circular or fan-shaped colonies on rocks, seaweed or shells, and feed on planktonic organisms in the surrounding water. Ectoprocts are a fascinating group of creatures that have existed for more than 400 million years and provide valuable information about the evolution of marine life. Despite their diminutive size and often unassuming appearance, they play a significant role in maintaining coastal ecosystems.
