Gymnolaemata: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

Gymnolaemata is a class under phylum Ectoprocta which was renamed from Bryozoa. Gymnolaemata typically live under seawater and grow on surfaces of rocks, kelps, and even in some cases, on living species like fish. These species will have bryozoans' common characteristics, since they are categorized under the bryozoa.