Symplegma reptans (Oka, 1927)
Pillow-like tunicate
Tunicate
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Family:  Styelidae ()
Max. size:  30 cm COLD (male/unsexed)
Environment:  sessile; marine
Distribution:  Pacific Ocean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Assumed maximum colony diameter from Ref. 2268. Found in shallow water, including harbours and bays with major boat traffic (Ref. 2268).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Known from Southern California Bight (Ref. 1752), US Pacific coast from Mission Bay and Long Beach Harbour (Ref. 2268).

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