Do We Know How Many Living Species of Bryozoa Exist?

💡 The Answer

• Currently, 5,869 living species of bryozoa are known scientifically.
• This number represents only described species; many more may exist.
• Bryozoa is a relatively diverse phylum of small aquatic animals.
• They are classified into three classes: Stenolaemata, Phylactolaemata, Gymnolaemata.
• The majority are marine, but some live in freshwater or brackish water.