Distaplia occidentalis

  • mMshroom tunicate
  • Ascidie champignon

Distribution

    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