Tunicate

Polyclinum constellatum

Tunicate

A colonial sea squirt that forms soft encrusting mats down to about 48 metres, this tunicate favours piers, pilings and the submerged roots of mangroves. Each tiny member of the colony pumps water through its body to strain out drifting plankton.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Ascidiacea › Aplousobranchia › Polyclinidae › Polyclinum

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 215891.

FAQ

How deep does the Tunicate live?
The Tunicate (Polyclinum constellatum) is typically found at 0–48 m.