Botrylloides violaceus

Botrylloides violaceus
Botrylloides violaceus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Urochordata Class: Ascidiacea Order: Pleurogona Family: Botryllidae Genus: Botrylloides Species: B. violaceus
Binomial name
Botrylloides violaceus (Oka, 1927)

Botrylloides violaceus is a colonial urochordate of the genus Botrylloides. These invasive colonies attach and grow on solid surfaces and substrates, and consist of individuals arranged in twisting rows. These are becoming more common in coastal waters of North America and other waters around the world, likely being spread by shipping industries.^[1]

References

1. ^ Fuller, Pam (2006-04-24). "NAS - Species FactSheet (Botrylloides violaceus)" (in English). USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL.. Retrieved on 2008-03-14.

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