Frogs Nest

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Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on October 27, 2014 at 3:31pm

No John, doubt it. I just thought since there were so many little frogs around,
they were connected.
After reading up, I doubt there are any real predators for these Bryozoans. I've never seen anything anywhere near them, although I guess small fry might be tempted.

Comment by John Sheehan on October 27, 2014 at 3:05pm

and are the frogs feeding on the bryozoan?

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on October 27, 2014 at 2:43pm

I sent the photo to an expert at SCDNR and he ID'd it as a bryozoan.
It's a colony, of filter feeding invertebrates. They're kinda like freshwater corals, without the calcite exoskeleton. And their breeding is really cool. First they extend their.... Well, never mind.
Yep, bryozoan. You guys nailed it.

Comment by Tony Livingston on October 27, 2014 at 2:34pm

I'm with Steve...I think it's a.bryozoan.

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on October 27, 2014 at 10:29am

Almost isn't a frogs egg nest?
There thousands of little half inch frogs at the waters edge too.

Comment by Steve B on October 27, 2014 at 10:27am

Looks like some type bryozoan, otherwise known as "moss animals".