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Orange Sheath Tunicate - Botrylloides violaceus *Tentative ID*<br />
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There was so much stuff in these tidal pools! Every surface appears to be covered with life.<br />
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Habitat: Tidal pools at low tide Botrylloides violaceus,Geotagged,Orange Sheath Tunicate,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Orange Sheath Tunicate - Botrylloides violaceus

*Tentative ID*

There was so much stuff in these tidal pools! Every surface appears to be covered with life.

Habitat: Tidal pools at low tide

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  1. Another super nice finding! Posted 5 years ago
    1. Thanks! Posted 5 years ago

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''Botrylloides violaceus'' is a colonial ascidian. It can be known by the common name 'Orange Sheath Tunicate' among others.

Similar species: Pleurogona
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Aug 16, 2020. Captured Aug 12, 2020 12:36 in 36 Potts Point Rd, Harpswell, ME 04079, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO125
  • 100mm