Mushroom Tunicate
Distaplia occidentalis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–15 m
- Max size: 10 cm
This colonial tunicate forms low mushroom shaped lobes across rocky surfaces in the low intertidal and just below. Many tiny individuals share each colony, each one filtering plankton from the water down to about 15 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Ascidiacea › Aplousobranchia › Holozoidae › Distaplia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 250152.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mushroom Tunicate live?
- The Mushroom Tunicate (Distaplia occidentalis) is typically found at 0–15 m.
- How big does the Mushroom Tunicate get?
- The Mushroom Tunicate grows to about 10 cm.