Ascidiacea |
Aplousobranchia |
Polyclinidae
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Sessile; depth range 0 - 200 m (Ref. 3435). Subtropical
Southwest Atlantic and Southeast Pacific: Chile and Magellan Region.
Length at first maturity / Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
It is found on steep rock walls (Ref. 87801).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Members of the class Ascidiacea are hermaphroditic; both cross- and self-fertilization is typical. Life cycle: Eggs develop into lecithotrophic larva before metamorphosing into benthic adults.
Ramos-Esplá, A.A., J.A. Cárcel and M. Varela. 2005. (Ref. 3435)
IUCN Red List Status
(Ref. 130435: Version 2024-2)
CITES status (Ref. 108899)
Not Evaluated
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
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Human RelatedStamps, coins, misc.
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