Clavelina Robusta Yellow (sea squirt)

Clavelina robusta, also known as the social sea squirt or blue club sea squirt, is a species of sea squirt in the genus Clavelina. They are filter feeders that live in dense clusters and can be found in...

Clavelina robusta, also known as the social sea squirt or blue club sea squirt, is a species of sea squirt in the genus Clavelina. They are filter feeders that live in dense clusters and can be found in the Western Pacific Ocean and around Australia.

Characteristics:

• Size : They typically grow 2.5 to 5 centimeters (1 to 2 inches) in height.
• Color : They are generally black to dark blue or gray in color, with separate zooids with fluorescent green, yellow, or white rings around both siphons.
• Diet : Like all sea squirts, Clavelina robusta are sessile animals that filter on plankton and other microscopic organisms from the water column.
• Reproduction : Clavelina robusta are hermaphrodites, meaning they have both male and female sexual organs. They reproduce sexually by releasing eggs and sperm into the water column. The fertilized eggs develop into planktonic larvae that eventually settle on the bottom and metamorphose into adults.
• Interest :
  Clavelina robusta are an important part of the marine ecosystem. They help filter the water and provide food for other organisms. They are also a popular aquarium species because of their colorful appearance and relatively simple care requirements.