Pacific Sea Tulip [Pyura pachydermatina]
Description
The Pacific Sea Tulip is a type of sea squirt that resides in the intertidal zones of the Pacific Ocean. This species is particularly known for its unique tulip-like shape and dark red color. It has a tough, leathery outer layer that protects it from predators and the harsh intertidal environment. The Pacific Sea Tulip is a filter feeder that consumes plankton and other organic matter in the water.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Tulip snails
Fasciolariidae
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| Genus |
Pacific Tulips
Peristernia
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