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| ascidians text index | photo index |
| Phylum Chordata | Subphylum Tunicata/Urochordata | Class Ascidiacea |
| Brain
ascidians awaiting identification* updated Nov 2019 Where seen? These odd blue 'brains' are sometimes seen on our Southern shores, on rubble near reefs . Features: 10-15cm in diameter. Rubbery blobs forming on hard surfaces or on stones, with meandering ridges that resembles the surface of a brain. A few small holes seen only when submerged. Usually beige with shades of pale blue or green. |
 Terumbu Raya, Feb 09 |
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*Species are difficult to positively identify without examination of internal parts.
On this website, they are grouped by external features for convenience of display.
| Brain ascidians on Singapore shores |
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| Other sightings on Singapore shores |
 Terumbu Berkas, Jan 10  |
 Pulau Pawai, Dec 09  |
 Pulau Senang, Aug 10  |