Sea Grape
Molgula citrina
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–200 m
- Max size: 1.8 cm
A small solitary sea squirt that often dangles like a green grape, this species attaches to hard surfaces in shallow water and tolerates the brackish edges of estuaries. Reaching under two centimetres, it draws water through its body to filter out food, usually in the shallows but sometimes deeper than 200 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Ascidiacea › Stolidobranchia › Molgulidae › Molgula
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 103775.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sea Grape live?
- The Sea Grape (Molgula citrina) is typically found at 0–200 m.
- How big does the Sea Grape get?
- The Sea Grape grows to about 1.8 cm.