Strange underwater growth ID
September 5, 2013 8:16 AM Subscribe
Can anyone identify this?
http://imgur.com/xPS4UO0
My father pulled this from a lake in Pennsylvania. He said it was hard, not squishy despite its looks.
Any ideas?
http://imgur.com/xPS4UO0
My father pulled this from a lake in Pennsylvania. He said it was hard, not squishy despite its looks.
Any ideas?
It looks like it is attached to the stick, right? As in, he didn't use the stick to pick them up? My guess would be wasp- or bee-hive.
posted by Grither at 9:19 AM on September 5, 2013
posted by Grither at 9:19 AM on September 5, 2013
Best answer: Looks like it might be Bryozoa, which can be found in Pennsylvania.
posted by 1367 at 9:33 AM on September 5, 2013 [6 favorites]
posted by 1367 at 9:33 AM on September 5, 2013 [6 favorites]
Best answer: ... and a Google Image search for bryozoan freshwater produces some similar objects.
posted by 1367 at 9:38 AM on September 5, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by 1367 at 9:38 AM on September 5, 2013 [1 favorite]
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posted by dinger at 9:02 AM on September 5, 2013