Rhopalaea crassa
| Rhopalaea crassa | |
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| Rhopalaea cf. crassa in Philippines | |
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| Phylum: | Chordata
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| Subphylum: | Tunicata
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| Order: | Enterogona
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| Species: | R. crassa
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| Binomial name | |
| Rhopalaea crassa (Herdman, 1880)
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Rhopalaea crassa, sometimes known as the blue ascidian,[2] is a species of tunicate belonging to the family Diazonidae.[1][3]
Description[]
Rhopalaea crassa can reach a length of about 5 cm.[2]
Distribution[]
This species can be found in the Indo-West Pacific.[2][3]
References[]
- ^ a b Shenkar N, Gittenberger A, Lambert G, Rius M, Moreira Da Rocha R, Swalla BJ, Turon X, eds. (2022). "Rhopalaea crassa (Herdman, 1880)". Ascidiacea World Database. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- ^ a b c Florent Charpin (2020). "Blue Ascidian". Florent's Guide To The Tropical Reefs. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- ^ a b "Rhopalaea crassa (Herdman, 1880)". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
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Categories:
- Enterogona
- Fauna of the Indian Ocean
- Fauna of the Pacific Ocean
- Animals described in 1880
- Taxa named by William Abbott Herdman
- Tunicata stubs