New Zealand scientists are involved in a major international project investigating the origin of a neglected group of ancient marine creatures.
The mysterious animals are called 'bryozoans', which translates as moss animals.
Research from the collaboration has just been published in the journal Science Advances.
A fangirl of the bryozoan, Professor Abby Smith from Otago University's Department of Marine Science talks to Jesse. She's also got one named after her!
This Fiordland bryozoan is living up to the common name 'lace coral.' Photo: Malcolm Francis / NIWA
