Tropical ascidian [Ascandra pratti]
Description
The Ascandra pratti, or the Tropical ascidian, is a species of ascidian that is found in tropical waters, particularly in the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. It is a filter feeder that anchors itself onto hard substrates, such as rocks or coral, and filters the water for food. The Tropical ascidian has a globular shape with an orange or red coloration.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Calcarea
Calcarea
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| Order |
Calcaronea
Order Calcaronea
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| Family |
Leucosoleniidae
Leucosoleniidae
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| Genus |
Ascandra
Ascandra
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