New Zealand Seashore

DSC_ 1402 Colonial ascidians, including plum-red ascidians (Hypsistozoa fasmeriana), and cream, and orange ascidians (Aplidium benhami). They are surrounded by the bright yellow channelled sponge (Crella incrustans), and two pink golf ball sponges (Tethya burgquistae), all encrusting the walls of a sea cave at low tide. Quarantine Point, Otago Harbour *

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DSC_ 1402 Colonial ascidians, including plum-red ascidians (Hypsistozoa fasmeriana), and cream, and orange ascidians (Aplidium benhami). They are surrounded by the bright yellow channelled sponge (Crella incrustans), and two pink golf ball sponges (Tethya burgquistae), all encrusting the walls of a sea cave at low tide. Quarantine Point, Otago Harbour *

1402 DSC Colonial ascidian Aplidium benhami Hypsistozoa fasmeriana colourful red orange yellow channelled sponge Crella incrustans pink golf ball sponges Tethya burgquistae ascidians encrusting sea cave wall Quarantine Point Otago Harbour