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Sea Pork

Aplidium stellatum

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Description:

25cm...a colony of tiny tunicate animals individually known as zooids. Usually have flattened sides and several lobes. Arrive on beaches in a grand display of colors: white, pink, yellow, green, red, purple or greys. Rubbery.

Habitat:

Common on rocks and jetties.

Notes:

A yummy bit for stingrays and sea turtles!

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PublishedSeptember 14, 2011

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