Tunicate Collection

Light bulb Sea Squirt / Tunicate
DAN-54 Light bulb Sea Squirt / Tunicate Clavelina lepadiformis David Nance Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Tunicate sea squirt, N Atlantic
PM-9947 Tunicate sea squirt N Atlantic Ciona intestinalis Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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

Sea stars, tunicates, and sea fans, on Freewin Wall, near Waigeo Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

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Flower coral and tunicates. Date: 01/03/2005

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Tunicates and seastar. Date: 01/03/2005

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Indonesia, Lembeh Strait. A juvenile sweetlip fish seeks shelter by entering a sea squirt's siphon. Date: 05/10/2006

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Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Various species of soft corals, tunicates, and encrusting sponges completely cover a reef wall. Date: 05/10/2006

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Five rays (Batoidea) swim past baitfish, Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia. Date: 12/08/2006

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Close-up of blenny fish (Blenniidae) emerging from hiding place, Triton Bay, Fak Fak, Papua, Indonesia. Date: 12/08/2006

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Various species of soft corals, tunicates, and encrusting sponges completely cover reef wall, Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia. Date: 12/08/2006

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Pipefish (Syngnathinae) among sea whips, Triton Bay, Fak Fak, Papua, Indonesia. Date: 12/08/2006

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Detail of large sea squirt (Tunicate), Buyat, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Date: 12/08/2006

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Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Frogfish mimics the shape of an orange and purple sea squirt. Date: 19/05/2006

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Triplefin fish (Tripterygiidae) swimming over sea squirt, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Date: 19/05/2006

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Sea squirt (Clavelina lepadiformis) colony, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Date: 19/05/2006

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Triplefin fish (Tripterygiidae) swimming over sea squirts, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Date: 19/05/2006

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Bluebell tunicates and soft corals, Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Bluebell tunicates and other marine animals. Date: 19/05/2006

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Yaeyama Blenny - with colony of Robust Sea Squirts Tunicate, Atriolum robustum - Emerald dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia

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Female Rhinocerous Triplefin - with Colonial Tunicates, Atriolum robustum - Pantai Lahar dive site, Seraya, Kubu district, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Date: 09-Nov-19

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Sea Squirt covered with sponge (Porifera Phylum) - Muka Linggua dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

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Sea Squirt covered with tunicates - Muka Linggua dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

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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Coastal wildlife. Computer artwork showing the varying forms of wildlife found at different depths on a gently sloping Mediterranean coast, with an inset showing sand-dwelling life (lower right)

Great salpa, Salpa maxima.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Five rays swim past baitfish
Five rays (Batoidea) swim past baitfish, Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Close-up of triplefin fish swimming over sea squirt. Credit as
Triplefin fish (Tripterygiidae) swimming over sea squirt, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Arty view of sea squirt colony
Sea squirt (Clavelina lepadiformis) colony, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Looking down on triplefin fish swimming over sea squirts. Credit as
Triplefin fish (Tripterygiidae) swimming over sea squirts, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Various species of soft corals, tunicates, and encrusting
Various species of soft corals, tunicates, and encrusting sponges completely cover reef wall, Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Bluebell tunicates and soft corals
Bluebell tunicates and soft corals, Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

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Smalleye Squaretail eating a Pelagic Colonial Tunicate (Pyrosoma atlanticum) (composite image) Date:

Pair of red gobies on blue tunicate with eggs, Bali, Indonesia

Red goby with a clutch of eggs on a blue tunicate, Bali, Indonesia

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Discover the fascinating world of tunicates, also known as sea squirts. These unique marine creatures come in various forms and play important roles in our oceans. One captivating species is the Light bulb Sea Squirt or Tunicate, found in the North Atlantic. Its vibrant colors resemble a glowing light bulb underwater, making it a stunning sight to behold. Nudibranchs, such as the Nembrotha chamberlaini, have developed a taste for these tunicates and can be seen gracefully feeding on sea squirts on coral reefs, creating an intricate dance of predator and prey. The Red sea fan with gorgonian corals and Light-bulb sea squirt create a mesmerizing scene beneath the waves. The delicate beauty of these organisms intertwines to form an underwater masterpiece. Even other creatures seek refuge among tunicates' protective structures. A Giant rock scallop finds solace encrusted within their sturdy bodies, showcasing nature's ability to adapt and coexist. In some regions like Scotland's west coast or Puerto Galera in the Philippines, tunicates take on different forms. The Maidens salp and Goldring tunicate add splashes of color to these diverse ecosystems while serving vital ecological functions. But not all interactions are harmonious; some slugs like Thuridilla gracilis use their sapsucking abilities to feed off Royal seasquirts' surfaces. This constant struggle for survival highlights the complexity of life beneath the waves. Through breathtaking images captured by DDE-90037325, DDE-90037307, DDE-90024844, and DDE-90024842 we can witness firsthand the incredible diversity that exists within this group of organisms. Tunicates may seem unassuming at first glance but delve deeper into their world and you'll discover a realm filled with wonderment and intrigue—a testament to nature's boundless creativity beneath our oceans' surface.