8 photos - 3 species
Introduction
Sea squirts are sessile tunicates that colonise
the world's oceans from the shelf to the deep sea.
With around 2000 species, they are the most species-rich group of tunicates.
Due to their ability to form a mantle and as internal micro-filters,
whereby they utilise the productivity of the free water body,
the sea squirts are one of the most successful animal groups.
Clavelina coerulea
Blue sea squirt
Maximum size: 1 - 2 cm
This species is one of the most beautiful sea squirts.
Their lifespan is short, but they reproduce quite quickly.
Photos 1 - 2 Johnny: Moalboal Philippines
Clavelina robusta
Sea squirt, Stalked ascidian or Cat eye squirt
Maximum length: 3 cm
They resemble sponges, but react to touch, which sponges do not.
Live individually or in groups of several individuals.
Photo 1 Johnny: Bali Indonesia
Photo 2 Johnny: Moalboal Lembeh Strait North - Sulawesi
Polycarpa aurata
Goldmouth sea squirt or Ink-spot sea squirt
Maximum length: 10 cm
It has two openings.
When you take it out of the water, it contracts and sprays water.
Photos 1 - 4 Johnny: Bali Indonesia