Knott's Sea Squirt Colony

Perophora modificata

Knott's Sea Squirt Colony

A colonial sea squirt of reef channels and lagoons, found between roughly 17 and 27 metres, this species grows as interlinked translucent zooids. Each one draws in seawater and filters out the drifting particles it lives on.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Ascidiacea › Phlebobranchia › Perophoridae › Perophora

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 250613.

FAQ

How deep does the Knott's Sea Squirt Colony live?
The Knott's Sea Squirt Colony (Perophora modificata) is typically found at 17–27 m.
Is the Knott's Sea Squirt Colony dangerous to divers?
The Knott's Sea Squirt Colony is harmless to divers.