What is another word for sea mat?
Pronunciation: [sˈiː mˈat] (IPA) 
Sea mat is a common name for a type of bryozoan that forms a hard, encrusting colony on the sea floor. There are a variety of synonyms for this creature depending on the region and language, including marine lace, sea moss, bryozoan, and sea carpet. Some specific species of sea mat also have different common names, such as the varnish clam bryozoan, feather duster bryozoan, and Neptune's cup bryozoan. While they may have different names, all sea mats play an important ecological role in marine ecosystems by providing habitat for other creatures and filtering small particles from the water.
