How to Identify Ascidiidae
Ascidiidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Phlebobranchia, class Ascidiacea. The family contains 8 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Ascidiidae Species
Phallusia mammillata (Cuvier, 1815)
Phallusia mammillata (Cuvier, 1815)
Phallusia mammillata is a solitary tunicate that grows up to 20 cm, found across…
Ascidia incrassata Heller, 1878
Ascidia incrassata Heller, 1878
Ascidia incrassata Heller, 1878 is a sea squirt found off the southern coasts of…
Phallusia nigra Savigny, 1816
Phallusia nigra Savigny, 1816
Phallusia nigra is a solitary tropical marine ascidian tunicate with acidic defe…
Ascidia mentula Müller, 1776
Ascidia mentula Müller, 1776
Ascidia mentula is a bottle-shaped tunicate native to the northeastern Atlantic …
Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
Ascidiella aspersa, the European sea squirt, is a solitary northeastern Atlantic…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Ascidiidae?
Ascidiidae animals belong to the Phlebobranchia order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 8 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Ascidiidae?
Ascidiidae is classified in the order Phlebobranchia, class Ascidiacea, phylum Chordata. The family contains 8 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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