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Blue bell Tunicates

Clavelina puerto-secensis

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Field Notes

Description:

Tunicates, though rather basic taking in nutrient rich water through one hole, crossing it over a membrane and pushing it out another hole, actually have a central nervous system. They are therefore classified as a Chordata.

Habitat:

Moho Cay, Belize

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