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Pyrosomella

Genus of tunicates From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Pyrosomella is a genus of pyrosome that is usually smaller than typical pyrosoma.

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Description

They are less than a centimeter to several meters long. They are most commonly pink but can occasionally be orange.

Food for other organisms

Pyrosomella(s) are often when dead, or still alive can be food for manly decapods like shrimp. When dead they can sink to the depths, and be eaten by sea cucumbers, like sea pigs.

Habitat

Pyrosomella(s) are native to Antarctica, Oceana, South Asia and East Asia.

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