Solitary Tunicate

Corella willmeriana

Solitary Tunicate

A solitary tunicate with a translucent body, this species settles on rocks and fouling surfaces from the shoreline down to about 75 metres. It feeds by drawing water through its siphons and straining out fine particles.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Ascidiacea › Phlebobranchia › Corellidae › Corella

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 250378.

FAQ

How deep does the Solitary Tunicate live?
The Solitary Tunicate (Corella willmeriana) is typically found at 0–75 m.
How big does the Solitary Tunicate get?
The Solitary Tunicate grows to about 7.5 cm.