Pectinatellidae
| Pectinatellidae | |
|---|---|
| A colony of P. magnifica lifted above water. | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Bryozoa |
| Class: | Phylactolaemata |
| Order: | Plumatellida |
| Family: | Pectinatellidae Lacourt, 1968 |
| Genera | |
Pectinatellidae is a monotypic family of freshwater bryozoans belonging to the class Phylactolaemata. Like most bryozoans, they are colonial and filter feeding organisms. These organisms lack a calcareous exterior, instead forming gelatinous colonies.
The family contains only one known species: Pectinatella magnifica. They are found globally throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.