Pyrosoma aherniosum explained

Pyrosoma aherniosum is a species of pyrosome in the genus Pyrosoma.^[1] It was first described in 1895 by Oswald Seeliger from material collected on the Plankton Expedition.^[2]

Description

Colonies are transparent colonies and measure up to 2.5 cm in length by 1.5 cm wide, with individual zooids reaching lengths of up to 4.1 mm. The oral siphon is large and broad, while the cloacal siphon is very short.

Distribution and habitat

The species is marine and occurs in the subtropical Indian Ocean.^{[3] [4] [5]}

Ecology

Like other other pyrosomes, the species' life cycle includes both clonal and sexual phases. Colonies are solitary.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Pyrosoma aherniosum . 137249 . 27 October 2024.
2. Book: Seeliger, O.. 1895. Die Pyrosomen der Plankton-Expedition. Ergebnisse Plankton-Exp. 2 (E,b). 3-88.
3. Web site: COPEPEDIA summary for Pyrosoma aherniosum : T4066432 : Species . 2024-10-27 . www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov.
4. Web site: Pyrosoma aherniosum . 2024-10-29 . www.biodiversityexplorer.info.
5. Web site: Pyrosoma aherniosum . 2024-10-29 . www.sealifebase.se.
6. Web site: Pyrosoma aherniosum Seeliger 1895 - Encyclopedia of Life . 2024-10-29 . eol.org.