Tunicates

Ascidia gemmata

Tunicates

A small, solitary sea squirt that attaches to mangrove roots in sheltered shallow water, it strains food from the seawater it pumps through its body. It lives close to the surface, often inside marine lakes among the tangled roots.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 249992.

FAQ

How deep does the Tunicates live?
The Tunicates (Ascidia gemmata) is typically found at 1–12 m.
How big does the Tunicates get?
The Tunicates grows to about 4 cm.