Star Ascidian
| Scientific Name: | Botryllus schlosseri |
| Species: | Ascidians (Stolidobranch) |
| Other names: |
Tunicates, Sea Squirts, Colonial Ascidians, Colonial Ascidian Tunicate Compound Ascidians, Golden Star Ascidian, Golden Star Tunicate, Calloused Tunicate. |
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Star AscidianUploaded by: @blogie in January 2012
Photographed at: Limao Reef, Samal Island, Philippines - Philippines
Caption: Photographed at a depth of about 30 feet.
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Description
Also known as Tunicates, Sea Squirts, Colonial Ascidians, Colonial Ascidian Tunicate Compound Ascidians, Golden Star Ascidian, Golden Star Tunicate, Calloused Tunicate.
Found spreading in an invasive manner over slow moving submerged objects, even plants, animals and boats of shallow reefs.
Variable in colour and shape.
They feed on plankton and detritus.
Length - Spreading
Depth - 1-30m
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Related creatures
Heads up! Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Star Ascidian. Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!
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Pacific Star Tunicate
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