species: Unidentified, possibly pyrosomatid tunicate in Lizard Island area: all known taxa (Lizard Island Field Guide)
Unidentified, possibly pyrosomatid tunicate


©Russell Kelley: This may be a pyrosomatid, a colonial tunicate, found close to the beach at Lizard Island Research Station. About 30 cm long.

©Russell Kelley: The same (possible) pyrosomatid at Lizard Island Research Station.

©Russell Kelley: The same (possible) pyrosomatid at Lizard Island Research Station.
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Thaliacea
Order Pyrosomida
Family Pyrosomatidae
Species Unidentified, possibly pyrosomatid tunicate

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 30 cm (estimated length of photographed specimen)

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