Diazona violacea
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football ascidian
Koloniebildende Seescheide
Diazona
Diazone
Diazona
Diazona
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 15 and 200 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 : 5 cm
- Size of the colony : 40 cm
- The animal can show variable colouring
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!