Tunicates
Halocynthia papillosa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–44 m
This stalkless sea squirt sits anchored to rock and coral rubble, drawing in water and straining out fine particles to feed. Bright and rounded, it lives in shallow Mediterranean waters down to about forty metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Ascidiacea › Stolidobranchia › Pyuridae › Halocynthia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 103827.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tunicates live?
- The Tunicates (Halocynthia papillosa) is typically found at 2–44 m.