Alexander Semenov, Russland
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Halocynthia roretzi (Drasche, 1884)
Halocynthia roretzi is a species of tunicates in the family Pyuridae. It is a filter feeder. This species is known as Sea pineapples.
Sea pineapples are known for both their peculiar appearance. These ascidians consumed primarily in Korea, where it is known as meongge, and to a lesser extent in Japan, where it is known as hoya or maboya.
Sea pineapples live in shallow water, usually attached to rocks and artificial structures, an example of marine biofouling. Halocynthia roretzi is adapted to cold water: it can survive in water temperatures between 2–24 °C, but optimum temperature is around 12 °C.
Synonymised names:
Cynthia roretzi Drasche, 1884 (original combination)
Cynthia roretzii Drasche, 1884 (incorrect original spelling)
Tethyum roretzi (Drasche, 1884) (new combination)
Halocynthia roretzi is a species of tunicates in the family Pyuridae. It is a filter feeder. This species is known as Sea pineapples.
Sea pineapples are known for both their peculiar appearance. These ascidians consumed primarily in Korea, where it is known as meongge, and to a lesser extent in Japan, where it is known as hoya or maboya.
Sea pineapples live in shallow water, usually attached to rocks and artificial structures, an example of marine biofouling. Halocynthia roretzi is adapted to cold water: it can survive in water temperatures between 2–24 °C, but optimum temperature is around 12 °C.
Synonymised names:
Cynthia roretzi Drasche, 1884 (original combination)
Cynthia roretzii Drasche, 1884 (incorrect original spelling)
Tethyum roretzi (Drasche, 1884) (new combination)
