Invertebrate Chordata Collection

Nudibranchs (Nembrotha chamberlaini) feeding on Tunicates (sea squirt) on a coral reef. Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Red sea fan (Paramuricea clavata) with gorgonian corals and Light-bulb sea squirt (Clavelina lepadiformis) Punta Carena, Capri Island, Sorrentine Peninsula, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

A Giant rock scallop (Crassadoma gigantea) encrusted with and surrounded by several other invertebrates animals, including White anemones (Metridium sp.), White mushroom ascidians (Distaplia sp.)

Colonial anemones (Amphianthus nitidus) with Green urn sea squirts (Didemnum molle) (Atriolum robustum). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Goldring tunicate (Clavelina robusta) Puerto Galera, Philippines

Ascidian / Sea squirt (Ascidiacea) close-up. Bohai Sea, Yellow Sea. Zhifu Island, Shandong Province, China

Ascidian (Rhopalaea sp) Tubbataha Reef Natural Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sulu Sea, Cagayancillo, Palawan, Philippines

Slender sapsucking slug (Thuridilla gracilis) on surface of Royal seasquirt (Polycarpa aurata) Aljui Bay, Waigeo Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Detail of Light-bulb sea squirts (Clavelina lepadiformis), Swanage, Dorset, UK, English Channel

Seafan / Red gorgonian (Paramuricea clavata) and Light-bulb sea squirt (Clavelina lepadiformis) Punta Carena, Capri Island, Sorrentine Peninsula, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

Tiny snapping shrimp (Synalpheus sp. ) looks out from within sea squirt (Didemnum molle
Tiny snapping shrimp (Synalpheus sp.) looks out from within sea squirt (Didemnum molle) at night on a coral reef. Piaynemo Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Painted tunicate (Clavelina picta), Cienaga de Zapata National Park, Matanzas Province, Cuba

Abandonded fishing gear in seagrass meadow, with red sea squirt (Halocynthia papillosa), Samaria National Park, Chania, Crete, Greece

Kaleidoscopic image of Tunicates including Golden seasquirt (Polycarpa aurata) Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Amphipod (Amphipoda) living inside sea squirt (Rhopalaea sp. ) Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines
Amphipod (Amphipoda) living inside sea squirt (Rhopalaea sp.) Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

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"Invertebrate Chordata: A Colorful Feast on the Coral Reef" Nudibranchs (Nembrotha chamberlaini) gracefully glide across the vibrant coral reef, their vivid hues contrasting against the backdrop of turquoise waters. With delicate grace, they feast upon Tunicates, also known as sea squirts, extracting nutrients from these fascinating filter feeders. A mesmerizing sight unfolds as a Red sea fan (Paramuricea clavata) stands tall amidst a cluster of gorgonian corals. Its intricate branches intertwine with Light-bulb sea squirts, creating a captivating tapestry of life beneath the waves. Nature's giants make an appearance too - behold the Giant rock scallop (Crassadoma gigantea), its colossal shell encrusted with tiny organisms. This magnificent creature serves as both shelter and habitat for countless marine species. Journeying to the west coast of Scotland in July reveals another enchanting spectacle - Maidens salp (Thetys vagina). These ethereal creatures float effortlessly through the water, their translucent bodies resembling delicate jellyfish. They share this magical realm with Goldring tunicates (Clavelina robusta), adding splashes of golden hues to an already breathtaking scene. The Slender sapsucking slug (Thuridilla gracilis) glides along the surface of Royal seasquirt, leaving behind traces of its presence. The intricate patterns on its body mirror those found within nature itself. In Swanage, Dorset in the UK lies a hidden gem - Light-bulb sea squirts (Clavelina lepadiformis). Their bulbous forms dotting rocky surfaces create an otherworldly atmosphere that captivates all who witness it. Seafan/Red gorgonians (Paramuricea clavata) stand proudly alongside them, forming a symbiotic relationship that showcases nature's interconnectedness.