Bluebell tunicate

Clavelina moluccensis

''Clavelina moluccensis'', common name Bluebell tunicate, or Blue Sea Squirt is a species of tunicate in the genus ''Clavelina'' . Like all ascidians, these sessile animals are filter feeders.
Clavelina moluccensis Mark's photo.
Dauin, 2012. Clavelina molluccensis,Clavelina moluccensis,Fall,Geotagged,Philippines

Appearance

This species is 0.5-2.5 cm long, and light to medium blue in colour. The top of the zooids contain characteristic dark blue patches and spots that are always visible.

Distribution

This species is found in the waters around Australia, Western Pacific, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Mariana Islands, Philippines, Singapore, and Malaysia.

Habitat

This species grows in clusters attached to dead coral or other hard substrates, normally under overhangs.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAscidiacea
OrderAplousobranchia
FamilyClavelinidae
GenusClavelina
SpeciesC. moluccensis
Photographed in
Philippines