Halocynthia papillosa
| Halocynthia papillosa | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Subphylum: | Tunicata |
| Class: | Ascidiacea |
| Order: | Stolidobranchia |
| Family: | Pyuridae |
| Genus: | Halocynthia |
| Species: | H. papillosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Halocynthia papillosa (Gunnerus, 1765) | |
The Halocythnia papillosa, which is also known as the red sea squirt, is a tunicate that is commonly found in the Mediterranean Sea, but is also found in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean and western Pacific Ocean. It is a benthic species that uses suspension feeding, it is known for its bright red to orange coloration on the rough and bumpy exterior.