Genus
Common name: Bluebell Tunicate
Scientific name: Clavelina
Clavelina, commonly known as Bluebell Tunicates or Sea Squirts, are a genus of colonial tunicates found in tropical and subtropical oceans. They are characterized by their bright blue, translucent zooids connected by a common tunic. These filter feeders are a unique addition to the reef aquarium, requiring moderate care. They thrive in well-lit environments with moderate water flow, where they can filter plankton from the water. Clavelina species often form symbiotic relationships with microorganisms, which can provide them with additional nutrients.
- Common name: Bluebell TunicateScientific name: Clavelina detorta
- Common name: Light bulb tunicateScientific name: Clavelina lepadiformis
- Common name: bluebell tunicateScientific name: Clavelina moluccensis
- Common name: Painted TunicateScientific name: Clavelina picta
- Common name: Stalked ascidianScientific name: Clavelina robusta
- Common name: Bluebell TunicateScientific name: Clavelina viola