Sea Squirts Collection

Light bulb Sea Squirt / Tunicate
DAN-54 Light bulb Sea Squirt / Tunicate Clavelina lepadiformis David Nance Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Tunicate sea squirt, N Atlantic
PM-9947 Tunicate sea squirt N Atlantic Ciona intestinalis Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Ascidiae, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999850 Ascidiae, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

Sea Squirts, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1001441 Sea Squirts, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

Pair of Skeleton shrimps (Caprella linearis) male on left, living on lightbulb tunicates. Bard Cave, Bressay, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, June

ORANGE COLONIAL SEA SQUIRTS
AU-101-BS ORANGE COLONIAL SEA SQUIRTS Heron Island Didemnum sp. Auscape Please note that prints are personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

A beautiful set of tiny tunicates grows on a reef in Indonesia.This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Colorful tunicates grow among coral polyps and other invertebrates in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

Underwater bouquet formed by cluster of ascidians, Bali, Indonesia
Underwater bouquet formed by cluster of blue, yellow, orange and red ascidians, Bali, Indonesia

Colorful tunicates grow on a reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

A colorful tunicate grows on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This is a filter-feeding organism

A pair of tunicates grow on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A pair of colorful tunicates grows on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This is a filter-feeding organism

A beautiful tunicate grows on a reef in Indonesia.This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Detail on the body of a Polycarpa tunicate
Detail on the body of a tunicate (Polycarpa sp.) in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

Illustration showing a variety of sea squirts. Ascidiae. - Seescheiden, 1 print : lithograph, color; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904

Gas Mantle Ascidian (Corella parallelogramma) adult, in sea loch, Loch Fyne, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, June

Football Sea-squirt (Diazona violacea) adults, colony in sea loch, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland, June

Delicate Blue Sea-squirt (Rhopalaea sp. ) adult, on reef, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, April
Delicate Blue Sea-squirt (Rhopalaea sp.) adult, on reef, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, April

Sea-squirt (Ascidia mentula) adult, with open siphon, Brandy Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, August

Zebra Lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra) adult, close-up of head, beside Sea-squirt (Rhopalaea sp. ), Lembeh Straits
Zebra Lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra) adult, close-up of head, beside Sea-squirt (Rhopalaea sp.), Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Lyretail Hawkfish (Cyprinocirrhites polyactis) adult, resting beside sea-squirts, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, December

Three-lined Blenny (Ecsenius trilineatus) adult, resting beside sea-squirts, Tanjung Tutunuuake, Wetar Island, Barat Daya Islands, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Orange Anemone (Diadumene cincta) adults, with tentacles extended amongst sponges and sea-squirts, Bournemouth Pier, Bournemouth, Dorset, England, September

Fishing line around coral
Coral reef with fishing wire wrapped around on reef at Rasdhoo Atoll, North Male, Maldives

Feather Star on a reef filled with Green Urn Sea Squirt (Didemnum sp. ) and Pink Marine Sponges - Maldives
LEE-116 Feather Star on a reef filled with Green Urn Sea Squirt (Didemnum sp.) and Pink Marine Sponges Maldives Colobometra perspinosa Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Stonycoral Ghostgoby (Pleurosicya micheli) adult, resting on sea-squirt, Seraya Beach Resort, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Black-saddled pufferfish (Canthigaster valentini) emerging from a coral reef, surrounded by sea squirts (purple). This pufferfish can reach up to 11 centimetres in length

Soft coral and sea squirts

Anemones and sea squirts. Zoanthid anemones (Acrozoanthus sp. red) and sea squirts (or tunicates, Clavelina sp. and Didemnum sp.) on a reef. Photographed in Indonesia

Blue stalked sea squirts (family Polycitoridae) on a reef. Photographed of Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Ascidian sea squirts (Pycnoclavella detorta) on a reef. Photographed in Indonesia

Sea squirts on coral. Stalked green ascidians or grape tunicates (Oxycorynia fascicularis) attached to a reef. Sea squirts filter plankton from the water current which circulates through them

Ascidiae organisms, artwork
Ascidiae organisms. Historical artwork showing various organisms in the class Ascidiae (sea squirts). This is the 85th plate from Ernst Haeckels Art Forms in Nature (1899)

Star Ascidian Sea Squirts
DWG-739 Star Ascidian SEA SQUIRTS Botryllus schlosseri D. W. Greenslade Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Ascidians - all ascidians have an incurrent aperture and an out current one - Indonesia
VT-8918 Ascidians - all ascidians have an incurrent aperture and an out current one Indonesia Pycnoclavella sp. Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Doughboy scallop, Chlamys asperrimus, A scallop living in the middle of an ascidian colony, Edithburgh
AUS-1515 Doughboy scallop living in the middle of an ascidian / sea squirt colony. Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia Chlamys asperrimus John Lewis / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note

Ascidian, Pentacta lutea. small ascidians, (Didemnum molle) Two species of ascidian living in harmony with a soft coral
VT-8916 Two species of ascidian living in harmony with a soft coral Indonesia Pentacta lutea (Didemnum molle) Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Ascidians Indonesia
VT-7791 Ascidians - sea squirts Indonesia Clavelina moluccensis Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Light Bulb Tunicate - small sea squirt Pacific
PM-6430 Light Bulb Tunicate - small sea squirt Pacific Clavelina huntsmani Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Freckled Hawkfish (Paracirrhites forsteri), among corals and sea squirts, Egyptian Red Sea, 25-6-07
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Sea squirts, also known as tunicates, are fascinating creatures that inhabit the depths of our oceans. These unique organisms come in various shapes and sizes, each with its own captivating features. One such species is the Light bulb Sea Squirt or Tunicate. Found in the North Atlantic region, these sea squirts resemble miniature light bulbs floating gracefully underwater. Their vibrant colors illuminate the ocean floor like a mesmerizing display of nature's artistry. Dating back to 1899-1904, an exquisite color lithograph showcases the beauty of Tunicate sea squirts from that era. The intricate details captured in this artwork transport us to a time when these creatures were first discovered and marvelled at for their enchanting allure. Another stunning depiction from 1863-79 portrays Sea Squirts in all their colorful glory through another remarkable color lithograph. This artwork serves as a testament to mankind's enduring fascination with these extraordinary marine organisms throughout history. Intriguingly, Skeleton shrimps have formed an unlikely partnership with lightbulb tunicates. A pair of male Skeleton shrimps can be seen living harmoniously on these peculiar structures, creating a symbiotic relationship that highlights nature's ability to adapt and thrive together. The ORANGE COLONIAL SEA SQUIRTS present yet another spectacle beneath the waves. A beautiful set of tiny tunicates adorns reefs in Indonesia like delicate flowers blooming amidst coral polyps, and is a breathtaking sight that reminds us of the incredible diversity found within our oceans' ecosystems. Bali, Indonesia offers an underwater bouquet formed by clusters of ascidians - a true feast for the eyes. Colorful tunicates grow alongside one another, creating an explosion of hues against the backdrop of vibrant corals, and is a vivid reminder that even within seemingly desolate landscapes lie hidden treasures waiting to be explored.