Sea squirt -
Ciona intestinalis

Distribution in scandinavian waters

Maximum length: 15 (25) cm. Appearance: The mantle has a bottle-green, yellow-green or a yellow to transparent colour. The insides are greenish in colour with a yellow, and in shallow water, a red pigmented tone. The siphon perimeters are lemon-yellow. The colour and appearance can vary greatly. Depth: 0,5-500 m. Environment: Ciona intestinalis is found attached to rocks, cliffs, algae, and on certain occasions even eel grass. Classification: Ciona intestinalis belongs to the sea squirts group (Ascidiacea) under the chordates group.

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