No ovicells are present in T. floridana . As a species which occurs year-round, and in greater abundance throughout the winter months, T. floridana is considered to be eurythermal . T. floridana , like all bryozoans, is a suspension feeder . T. floridana is the most abundant species on the stems of the hydroid Thyroscyphus ramosus during the winter. Seagrasses as well as floating macroalgae , provide support for bryozoan colonies.
Bryozoans are ecologically important in the Indian River Lagoon due to their feeding method.
As suspension feeders, they act as living filters in the marine environment.