Red-throated Ascidian

Herdmania momus

The solitary ascidian "Herdmania momus" is one of the most commonly encountered species of ascidians. While commonly referred to simply as "sea squirts", this name is ambiguous, as it can refer to any member of the sub-phylum Tunicata.
Red-throated ascidian (Herdmania momus) Pantai Parigi, Lembeh. Geotagged,Herdmania momus,Indonesia,Spring

Appearance

This solitary ascidian is sometimes referred to as the "red-throated ascidian", as its two siphons are a vivid red in colour. However, most solitary ascidians that are encountered are so covered in algae that the coloration is often not visible. When found at depth the red colourations may also not be visible, as lower frequencies of light are absorbed by the layers of water above.
Red-Throated Ascidian - Herdmania momus x4 Ascidian,Herdmania momus,Mabul,Malaysia,Red-Throated Ascidian,Sabah

Habitat

Like all ascidians, "H. momus" is a sessile filter feeder. It is commonly found attached to rocks from depths of 3–50 metres.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAscidiacea
OrderPleurogona
FamilyPyuridae
GenusHerdmania
SpeciesH. momus
Photographed in
Indonesia
Malaysia