Resolved Any idea what this is?

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by Jacwil, Oct 31, 2009.

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  1. Jacwil

    Jacwil Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Just noticed this thing the other day...it's the small round white thing, mounted on rock under ledge in middle of pic. Thx!
     

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  2. pgreef

    pgreef Fire Goby

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  3. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    It's most likely a tunicate (sea squirt). Like sponges, it's a harmless filter feeder.
     
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  4. Jacwil

    Jacwil Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Ah yes...it does like a transparent tunicate...I thought al the small circles were eggs and to expect a hatching of SOMETHING lol...thx guys!
     
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