How deep does the White Didemnid live?

The White Didemnid (Didemnum candidum) is typically found at 1–368 m.

How big does the White Didemnid get?

The White Didemnid grows to about 0.5 cm.

White Didemnid

Didemnum candidum

Group: Other
Typical depth: 1–368 m
Max size: 0.5 cm

This pale tunicate spreads as a thin colony of clones over almost any surface, including rocks, algae and even other living animals. It grows in shallow water and well below it, reaching depths near 370 metres, with each tiny zooid filtering plankton from the passing water.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Ascidiacea › Aplousobranchia › Didemnidae › Didemnum

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 146902.

FAQ

How deep does the White Didemnid live?: The White Didemnid (Didemnum candidum) is typically found at 1–368 m.
How big does the White Didemnid get?: The White Didemnid grows to about 0.5 cm.