Distaplia occidentalis
mMshroom tunicate
Ascidie champignon
Surrounding and environment
- The species is generally found on the reef
- The individuals are gathered in clusters of indefinite shape
- The species can be found between 5 and 15 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 colony : 10 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