Unique Aggregations of a Large Undescribed Solitary Tunicate in the Arabian Sea

We document aggregations of an undescribed benthic solitary tunicate of the family Pyuridae from the Arabian Sea. This new genus was found forming dense thickets in shallow rocky substrates around Masirah Island and the Dhofar area in Oman. Such aggregations of tunicates have not been reported befor...

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Main Authors: Samimi-Namin, K, Lotufo, TMDC, Hoeksema, BW, Tweedt, SM, Meyer, C, Paulay, G
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: MDPI 2024