Baked-Bean Ascidian
Dendrodoa grossularia
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–2340 m
- Max size: 2 cm
Named for its plump red shape, the baked bean ascidian clamps onto hard surfaces and filters food from the passing water. Reaching only a couple of centimetres, it grows from the lower shore down to several hundred metres, often crowded together in dense patches.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Ascidiacea › Stolidobranchia › Styelidae › Dendrodoa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 103882.
FAQ
- How deep does the Baked-Bean Ascidian live?
- The Baked-Bean Ascidian (Dendrodoa grossularia) is typically found at 0–2340 m.
- How big does the Baked-Bean Ascidian get?
- The Baked-Bean Ascidian grows to about 2 cm.