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Orange Sheath Tunicate - Botrylloides violaceus I&#039;m not 100% on the ID. The ones I&#039;ve found previously were darker in color and more like blobs. In contrast, these were more spread out and were the color of cheetos.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Tidal pools at low tide Botrylloides,Botrylloides violaceus,Geotagged,Orange Sheath Tunicate,Summer,United States,tunicate Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Orange Sheath Tunicate - Botrylloides violaceus

I'm not 100% on the ID. The ones I've found previously were darker in color and more like blobs. In contrast, these were more spread out and were the color of cheetos.

Habitat: Tidal pools at low tide

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    Niiice!!! Posted 5 years ago
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      Thanks! Posted 5 years ago

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The Orange Sheath Tunicate

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

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Similar species: Pleurogona
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Aug 14, 2020. Captured Aug 12, 2020 12:20 in 36 Potts Point Rd, Harpswell, ME 04079, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/197s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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