Bimeria vestita Wright, 1859

(Fig. 2A)

Material examined. Stn. 8, 25.i.2012, 12– 15 m, M052: small colonies on stems of Hincksella formosa (Fewkes, 1881), some with incipient gonophores.

Remarks. An extensive synonymy, a recent redescription, and data on the biology of this species are provided by Schuchert (2007).

Geographical distribution. Nearly cosmopolitan, except for the polar waters of both hemispheres (Schuchert 2007). The Caribbean records are summarized by Calder & Kirkendale (2005).