Knott's Sea Squirt Colony
Perophora modificata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 17–27 m
- For divers: safe
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.