How deep does the White Sea Crust live?

The White Sea Crust (Didemnum studeri) is typically found at 0–5000 m.

White Sea Crust

Didemnum studeri

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–5000 m

A colonial tunicate that forms thin white crusts over rock, algae and mussels, it ranges from the shallows down to extraordinary depths past a thousand metres. Each colony filters plankton from the water and often hides beneath ledges and overhangs.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 173244.

FAQ

How deep does the White Sea Crust live?: The White Sea Crust (Didemnum studeri) is typically found at 0–5000 m.