Clavelina lepadiformis
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Transparent seasquirt
Durchscheinende Seescheide
Doorzichtige zakpijp
Grande claveline
Clavelina
Clavelina
Distribution
- The temperate Atlantic
- The Mediterranean
Surrounding and environment
- The species is generally found on the reef
- The individuals are gathered to form a bouquet
- The species can be found between 1 and 50 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General behaviour of the species
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Size of the individual : 3 cm
- Size of the colony : 20 cm
- Colonial species : the individuals share their vascular system and or the same exhaling siphon
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!