Trididemnum solidum

  • Overgrowing mat tunicate
  • Mattenseescheide
  • Tapijtzakpijp
  • Synascidie tapis
  • Sinascidia alfombra

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Surrounding and environment

  • The species is generally found on the reef
  • The colony of individuals forms a crust on the substrate
  • The species can be found between 3 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 individual : 0 cm
  • Size of the colony : 30 cm
  • The animal can show variable colouring
  • 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