Didemnum conchyliatum

  • White speck tunicate
  • Gelbe Wuchernde Seescheide
  • Gele koloniezakpijp
  • Synacidie jaune
  • Ascidia colonial amarilla

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Surrounding and environment

  • The species is generally found on the reef
  • The species clings to an another invertebrate
  • The individuals are gathered in clusters of indefinite shape
  • The species can be found between 7 and 35 Meters.
  • Common 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 colony : 5 cm

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest