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- Pelagic species of marine colonial tunicatePyrosoma atlanticum is a pelagic species of marine colonial tunicate found in temperate waters worldwide. It has a tough, bumpy texture, can grow up to 60 cm long, and is colorless or tinged with blue, grey, yellow, or pink. The name "Pyrosoma" refers to its bright bioluminescence12. This species is commonly known as the "Atlantic fire body" due to its ability to emit light through chemical reactions in its body3.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.Pyrosoma atlanticum is a pelagic species of marine colonial tunicate in the class Thaliacea found in temperate waters worldwide. The name of the genus comes from the Greek words pyros meaning 'fire' and soma meaning 'body', referring to the bright bioluminescence sometimes emitted.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrosoma_atlanticumPyrosoma atlanticum has a tough, bumpy texture, gets up to 60 cm long (but may be much smaller, and has been described as pickle-shaped), and is colourless or tinged with a bit of blue, grey, yellow, or pink. This is the most common pyrosome worldwide.www.centralcoastbiodiversity.org/pyrosome-bull-py…The scientific name of the species found on Morro Strand this August is Pyrosoma atlanticum. Which roughly translates to “Atlantic fire body.” The “fire body” part of their name comes from their ability to give off light from chemical reactions in their bodies, a power called bioluminescence.www.mbnep.org/2021/09/18/morro-bay-wildlife-spo…
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WEBAug 18, 2023 · We distill contradictory literature reports on habitat use and bloom formation of the most common species, Pyrosoma atlanticum, …
- Published: 18 August 2023
- Volume: 8, Issue6
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WEBMay 13, 2023 · Pyrosoma atlanticum; Pyrosoma godeauxi; Pyrosoma ovatum; Notably, scientists have reassigned the giant pyrosome …
- Born: Dec 17, 1991
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Register of Antarctic Marine Species (RAMS)
Dataset: Microorganisms associated with pyrosomes (926093)
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