BIOTIC Species Information for Didemnum spp.
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| Researched by | Sean Lindsley-Leake | Data supplied by | MarLIN |
| Refereed by | This information is not refereed | ||
| General Biology | |||
| Growth form | Feeding method | ||
| Mobility/Movement | Permanent attachment |
Environmental position | |
| Typical food types | phytoplankton | Habit | Attached |
| Bioturbator | Flexibility | Low (10-45 degrees) | |
| Fragility | Intermediate | Size | Small(1-2cm) |
| Height | Growth Rate | ||
| Adult dispersal potential | Dependency | Independent | |
| Sociability | Colonial | ||
| Toxic/Poisonous? | No | ||
| General Biology Additional Information | On collection all pores become invisible due to contraction of the colony, and the appearance changes considerably. 3mm thick x 10mm across as individual, large size from colonial mats up to 1m in size. They have the ability to attach tenaciously to substrates but the tunic is flaccid and tears easily. If even a small bit adheres to any organisms that are transported, it can rapidly colonize a new substrate and may already be in reproductive mode | ||
| Biology References | Bullard et al, 2007, nurc website, Dias & Sergio de Almeida, 2004, | ||
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