eastern cape scuba diving
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| Scientific name: |
Ascidia sydneiensis |
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| Common name: |
Crevice ascidian |
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| Taxonomy |
| Phyulm |
Sub Phylum |
Class |
Sub Class |
Order |
Sub Order |
Family |
Sub Family |
Genus |
Species |
| Chordata |
Tunicata |
Ascidiacea |
Not Defined |
Phlebobranchia |
Not Defined |
Ascidiidae |
Not Defined |
Ascidia |
Ascidia sydneiensis |
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Short Description
Individuals are 5 cm long with a orange siphon.Its internally dorsal tubercle is thrown into irregular fold s
There is a great dilatation in the intestine. The musculature forms a border of short and parallel fibers all around the dorsal, ventral and posterior margins of the right side of the body.
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Identification
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| Size: |
50mm tall |
| Behaviour: |
Attached to rocks and in crevices.Often covered with other reef animals |
| Diet: |
Filter feeder |
| Distribution: |
Port Elizabeth to Maputo |
| Depth: |
2-20m |
| Habitat: |
Shallow rocky reefs |
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Database Statistics
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eastern cape scuba diving
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