Creeping Ascidian
Perophora viridis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–8 m
The creeping ascidian spreads in thin chains along bryozoan and algal stems and over mangrove roots in shallow water. Each tiny zooid filters plankton, linked to its neighbours by slender runners.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Ascidiacea › Phlebobranchia › Perophoridae › Perophora
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 103761.
FAQ
- How deep does the Creeping Ascidian live?
- The Creeping Ascidian (Perophora viridis) is typically found at 5–8 m.