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Scientific name: |
Clavelina sp |
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Common name: |
Bluebell Tunicate |
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Taxonomy |
Phyulm |
Sub Phylum |
Class |
Sub Class |
Order |
Sub Order |
Family |
Sub Family |
Genus |
Species |
Chordata |
Tunicata |
Ascidiacea |
Not Defined |
Aplousobranchia |
Not Defined |
Clavelinidae |
Not Defined |
Clavelina |
Clavelina sp |
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Short Description
Has a flute glass shape body and a single “stem” that anchors it to the reef.Two tube-like openings can be seen on the top part of the body. Bright blue in colour and more transparent towards the two tube-like openings
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Identification features: |
Singular tubular flute glass shape body with a single stem. Two tube-like openings can be seen on the top part of the body. Bright to dark blue. |
Size: |
10-40mm |
Behaviour: |
This small sea squirt is a solitary animal, but can often be seen in groups on the reef. |
Diet: |
Filterfeeders |
Distribution: |
Unknown |
Depth: |
4-40m |
Habitat: |
Rocky reefs |
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eastern cape scuba diving