A single bryolith can turn over 10–50 times in its lifespan, creating a "roll-your-own" habitat.
: Modern bryolith beds, such as those found on the continental shelf of Brazil or in the Gulf of California, provide complex habitats for diverse marine life, including fish, polychaetes, and other invertebrates. Bryoliths vs. Bryostromatolites bryolith
Bryoliths are not just rocks — they are mobile micro-ecosystems: A single bryolith can turn over 10–50 times