Pyura microcosmus

  • Small microcosm
  • Kleine Mikrokosmus-Seescheide
  • Kleine mikrokosmos
  • Petit microcosme
  • Probecho pequeño

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Surrounding and environment

  • The species is generally found on the reef
  • The tunicate is found isolated
  • The species can be found between 1 and 40 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

  • Size of the individual : 3 cm

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!