Sea Blisters

Ascidia columbiana

Sea Blisters

These small tunicates fasten to rocks in the intertidal zone, sitting just at or below the low tide mark where the water barely covers them. Each is a soft, sac shaped filter feeder, drawing in seawater to strain out drifting plankton.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Ascidiacea › Phlebobranchia › Ascidiidae › Ascidia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 249979.

FAQ

How deep does the Sea Blisters live?
The Sea Blisters (Ascidia columbiana) is typically found at 20–20 m.
How big does the Sea Blisters get?
The Sea Blisters grows to about 5 cm.