Botrylloides leachii
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 1 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 : 0.3 cm
- Size of the colony : 50 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
Compound ascidian
Botrylloid
Botrylle de Leach
Botrylloides