Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
type: TaxonName
type: Label
aphia ID: 103718
scientific name ID: 103718
scientific name ID: urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:103718
scientific name: Ascidiella aspersa
authorship: (Müller, 1776)
scientific name authorship: (Müller, 1776)
full scientific name: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
scientific name: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
bibliographic citation: Shenkar, N.; Gittenberger, A.; Lambert, G.; Rius, M.; Moreira da Rocha, R.; Swalla, B.J.; Turon, X. (2026). Ascidiacea World Database. Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: https://marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=103718 on 2026-04-02
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/632
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/161
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/3160
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/3201
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/1582
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/1672
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/5274
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/2565
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/3123
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/536
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/3731
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/8131
is part of: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/9018
has status: accepted
is of rank: Species
taxon rank: Species
source: Observations on the British Tunicata with descriptions of several new species
source: On the larval state of Molgula; with descriptions of several new species of simple ascidians
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/9419
source: Additions to the mollusca of Northumberland and Durham
source: Einige Bemerkungen uber die Vegetation und die fauna von Helgoland
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/40347
source: A history of the molluscous animals of the counties of Aberdeen, Kincardine and Banff, to which is appended an account of the cirripedal animals of the same district
source: Notes on the British Tunicata with descriptions of new species
source: Oversigt over Norges Ascidiae Simplices
source: National Exotic Marine and Estuarine Species Information System (NEMESIS)
source: Monitoring van de effecten van de verruiming 48'/43': MOVE eindrapport 2006 (Rapport 10)
source: Ascidiacea & Sorberacea
source: Faune et flore du littoral du Nord, du Pas-de-Calais et de la Belgique: inventaire. [Coastal fauna and flora of the Nord, Pas-de-Calais and Belgium: inventory]
source: The Australian Ascidiacea part 1, Phlebobranchia and Stolidobranchia
source: Phylum Tunicata: sea squirts, salps, appendicularians, New Zealand inventory of biodiversity: 1
source: Atlas of Marine Invasive Species in the NOWPAP Region
source: Marine biofouling on recreational boats on swing moorings and berths
source: Molecular and Morphological Discrimination Between an Invasive Ascidian, Ascidiella aspersa , and Its Congener A. scabra (Urochordata: Ascidiacea)
source: The Earliest Japanese records of the invasive European ascidian Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) (Urochordata: Ascidiidae) from Mutsu and Ago Bays, with a brief discussion of its invasion processes
source: First record of the ascidian Ascidiella aspersa (Mϋller, 1776) in southern California
source: The marine fauna of the British Isles and North-West Europe: 1. Introduction and protozoans to arthropods.
source: UNESCO-IOC Register of Marine Organisms (URMO)
has synonym: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/251990
has synonym: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/251993
has synonym: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/254229
has synonym: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/252001
has synonym: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/254227
has synonym: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/252036
has synonym: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/254233
has synonym: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/254232
has synonym: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/252075
has synonym: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/254228
has synonym: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/252151
has synonym: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/252152
has synonym: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/252153
has synonym: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/252164
has synonym: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/252181
has synonym: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/254231
has synonym: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/254230
has synonym: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/252196
has synonym: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/252199
has synonym: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/252883
has synonym: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/252893
has synonym: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/252913
denotes: Taxon
  type: Concept
  has accepted name: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
  has habitat: marine
  has synonym name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/251990
  has synonym name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/251993
  has synonym name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/254229
  has synonym name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/252001
  has synonym name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/254227
  has synonym name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/252036
  has synonym name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/254233
  has synonym name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/254232
  has synonym name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/252075
  has synonym name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/254228
  has synonym name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/252151
  has synonym name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/252152
  has synonym name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/252153
  has synonym name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/252164
  has synonym name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/252181
  has synonym name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/254231
  has synonym name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/254230
  has synonym name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/252196
  has synonym name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/252199
  has synonym name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/252883
  has synonym name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/252893
  has synonym name: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/252913
  is subject of: Ascidiella aspersa (Mueller, 1776)
  is subject of: Ascidia aspersa on a dock, Woods Hole
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - European waters (ERMS scope)
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - North West Atlantic
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - North Sea
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - British Isles
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Grevelingen
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - West Coast of Norway
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Oostduinkerke
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Wimereux
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Saldanha Bay
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - North East Atlantic
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Joes Point
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Gulf of Maine
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Spuikom
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Greek Exclusive Economic Zone
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - New Zealand Exclusive Economic Zone
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Irish Exclusive economic Zone
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Great Australian Bight
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - North Atlantic
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Adriatic Sea
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Alboran Sea
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Laccadive Sea
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Mediterranean Sea - Western Basin
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Argentinean part of the South Atlantic Ocean
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Australian Exclusive Economic Zone
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - United States part of the North Atlantic Ocean
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - New Zealand part of the South Pacific Ocean
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Australian part of the Great Australian Bight
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Ireland
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - United Kingdom part of the English Channel
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - South African part of the Indian Ocean
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Bay of Bengal
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Australian part of the Bass Strait
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Table Bay
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Knysna
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Canadian part of the North Atlantic Ocean
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - South African part of the South Atlantic Ocean
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Spanish part of the Balearic Sea
  has distribution: Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Greek part of the Aegean Sea

accepted
type: Concept
type: Status
definition: Valid name (ICZN) or name considered to be taxonomically correct (ICBN)
taxonomic status: accepted
nomenclatural status: valid

Species
type: Concept
type: Rank

Observations on the British Tunicata with descriptions of several new species
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Alder, J. (1863). Observations on the British Tunicata with descriptions of several new species. Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., ser.3. 11: 153-173.
is accessible for free: 1
date published: 1863

On the larval state of Molgula; with descriptions of several new species of simple ascidians
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Hancock, A. (1870). On the larval state of Molgula; with descriptions of several new species of simple ascidians. Ann. Mag. nat. Hist. (4) 6: 353-368.
is accessible for free: 1
date published: 1870

https://aphia.org/id/source/9419
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
title: Zoologiae Danicae Prodromus, seu Animalium Daniae et Norvegiae Indigenarum characters, nomina, et synonyma imprimis popularium. [Prodromus of Danish Zoology, or the characters, names, and synonyms of the indigenous animals of Denmark and Norway, especially of the popular ones.]
bibliographic citation: Müller, O.F. (1776). Zoologiae Danicae Prodromus, seu Animalium Daniae et Norvegiae Indigenarum characters, nomina, et synonyma imprimis popularium. [Prodromus of Danish Zoology, or the characters, names, and synonyms of the indigenous animals of Denmark and Norway, especially of the popular ones.]. Typis Hallageriis, Havniae. 32: 1-282.
source: bhl.title.13268
source: https://marineinfo.org/id/publication/32287
is accessible for free: 1
date published: 1776

Additions to the mollusca of Northumberland and Durham
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Alder, J.; Hancock, A. (1848). Additions to the mollusca of Northumberland and Durham. Trans. Tyneside Field Club. 1: 195-207.
is accessible for free: 1
date published: 1848

Einige Bemerkungen uber die Vegetation und die fauna von Helgoland
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Hoffman, F. (1829). Einige Bemerkungen uber die Vegetation und die fauna von Helgoland. Sber. Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berl. 1: 228-260.
is accessible for free: 1
date published: 1829

https://aphia.org/id/source/40347
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
title: Histoire naturelle des principales productions de l'Europe Méridionale et particulièrement de celles des environs de Nice et des Alpes Maritimes. [Natural history of the main productions of Southern Europe and particularly those of the area around Nice and the Maritime Alps.
bibliographic citation: Risso, A. (1826 - 1827). Histoire naturelle des principales productions de l'Europe Méridionale et particulièrement de celles des environs de Nice et des Alpes Maritimes. [Natural history of the main productions of Southern Europe and particularly those of the area around Nice and the Maritime Alps. In: Levrault, F.G. (ed.). vol. 3. Mammifères. Oiseaux. Poissons / vol. 4. Mollusques. Annélides / vol. 5. Crustacés. Myriapodes, scorpionides, arachnides et acarides. Insectes. Vers intestinaux. Radiaires. Zoophytes]. 400 pp., 13 pls. [volumes 1-5.
source: bhl.title.58984
source: https://marineinfo.org/id/publication/98818
is accessible for free: 1
date published: 1826

A history of the molluscous animals of the counties of Aberdeen, Kincardine and Banff, to which is appended an account of the cirripedal animals of the same district
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: MacGillivray, W. (1843). A history of the molluscous animals of the counties of Aberdeen, Kincardine and Banff, to which is appended an account of the cirripedal animals of the same district. Cunningham & Mortimer, London. xxiv + 372 pp.
source: bhl.title.23279
is accessible for free: 1
date published: 1843

Notes on the British Tunicata with descriptions of new species
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Herdman, W. A. (1881). Notes on the British Tunicata with descriptions of new species. Proc. Linn. Soc. London. 15: 274-290.
is accessible for free: 1
date published: 1881

Oversigt over Norges Ascidiae Simplices
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Kiaer, J. (1893). Oversigt over Norges Ascidiae Simplices. Forh. Vid. Selsk. Christian. 9: 1-105.
is accessible for free: 1
date published: 1893

National Exotic Marine and Estuarine Species Information System (NEMESIS)
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Fofonoff, P.W.; Ruiz, G.M.; Steves, B.; Carlton, J.T. (2014-2024). National Exotic Marine and Estuarine Species Information System (NEMESIS).
date published: 2014

Monitoring van de effecten van de verruiming 48'/43': MOVE eindrapport 2006 (Rapport 10)
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: van Eck, G. Th. M.; Holzhauer, H. (2007). Monitoring van de effecten van de verruiming 48'/43': MOVE eindrapport 2006 (Rapport 10). Rapport RIKZ = Report RIKZ, 2007.003. RIKZ: Middelburg. 64 pp.
source: https://marineinfo.org/id/publication/109043
date published: 2007

Ascidiacea & Sorberacea
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Monniot, C. (2001). Ascidiacea & Sorberacea. In: Costello, M.J. et al. (Ed.) (2001). European register of marine species: a check-list of the marine species in Europe and a bibliography of guides to their identification. Collection Patrimoines Naturels. 50: pp. 352-355.
source: https://marineinfo.org/id/publication/61311
is accessible for free: 1
date published: 2001

Faune et flore du littoral du Nord, du Pas-de-Calais et de la Belgique: inventaire. [Coastal fauna and flora of the Nord, Pas-de-Calais and Belgium: inventory]
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Muller, Y. (2004). Faune et flore du littoral du Nord, du Pas-de-Calais et de la Belgique: inventaire. [Coastal fauna and flora of the Nord, Pas-de-Calais and Belgium: inventory]. Commission Régionale de Biologie Région Nord Pas-de-Calais: France. 307 pp.
source: https://marineinfo.org/id/publication/70441
date published: 2004

The Australian Ascidiacea part 1, Phlebobranchia and Stolidobranchia
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Kott, P. (1985). The Australian Ascidiacea part 1, Phlebobranchia and Stolidobranchia. Mem Qd Mus. 23: 1-440.
date published: 1985

Phylum Tunicata: sea squirts, salps, appendicularians, New Zealand inventory of biodiversity: 1
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Kott, P.; Bradford-Grieve, J.; Esnal, G.; Murdoch, R.C. (2009). Phylum Tunicata: sea squirts, salps, appendicularians, in: Gordon, D.P. (Ed.) (2009). New Zealand inventory of biodiversity: 1. Kingdom Animalia: Radiata, Lophotrochozoa, Deuterostomia. pp. 409-430.
date published: 2009

Atlas of Marine Invasive Species in the NOWPAP Region
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Lutaenko, K.A.; Furota, T.; Nakayama; S.; Shin, K.; Xu, J. (2013). Atlas of Marine Invasive Species in the NOWPAP Region. Beijing: NOWPAP DINRAC (Northwest Pacific Action Plan, Data and Information Network Regional Center). 189 pp.
is accessible for free: 1
date published: 2013

Marine biofouling on recreational boats on swing moorings and berths
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Brine, O.; Hunt, L.; Costello, M. J. (2013). Marine biofouling on recreational boats on swing moorings and berths. Management of Biological Invasions. 4(4): 327-341.
source: mbi.2013.4.4.07
date published: 2013

Molecular and Morphological Discrimination Between an Invasive Ascidian, Ascidiella aspersa , and Its Congener A. scabra (Urochordata: Ascidiacea)
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Nishikawa, T.; Oohara, I.; Saitoh, K.; Shigenobu, Y.; Hasegawa, N.; Kanamori, M.; Baba, K.; Turon, X.; Bishop, J. D. D. (2014). Molecular and Morphological Discrimination Between an Invasive Ascidian, Ascidiella aspersa , and Its Congener A. scabra (Urochordata: Ascidiacea). Zoological Science. 31(3): 180-185.
source: zsj.31.180
date published: 2014

The Earliest Japanese records of the invasive European ascidian Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) (Urochordata: Ascidiidae) from Mutsu and Ago Bays, with a brief discussion of its invasion processes
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Nishikawa, T.; Yasuda, A.; Murata, Y.; Otani, M. (2019). The Earliest Japanese records of the invasive European ascidian Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) (Urochordata: Ascidiidae) from Mutsu and Ago Bays, with a brief discussion of its invasion processes. Sessile Organisms. 36(1): 1-6.
source: sosj.36.1
date published: 2019

First record of the ascidian Ascidiella aspersa (Mϋller, 1776) in southern California
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Nydam, M.; Nichols, C.; Lambert, G. (2022). First record of the ascidian Ascidiella aspersa (Mϋller, 1776) in southern California. BioInvasions Records. 11(2): 416-427.
source: bir.2022.11.2.15
date published: 2022

The marine fauna of the British Isles and North-West Europe: 1. Introduction and protozoans to arthropods.
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: Hayward, P.J. & J.S. Ryland (Eds.). (1990). The marine fauna of the British Isles and North-West Europe: 1. Introduction and protozoans to arthropods. Clarendon Press: Oxford, UK. 627 pp.
source: https://www.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780198573562.001.0001
source: https://marineinfo.org/id/publication/4889
date published: 1990

UNESCO-IOC Register of Marine Organisms (URMO)
type: Source
type: BibliographicResource
bibliographic citation: van der Land, J. (ed). (2008). UNESCO-IOC Register of Marine Organisms (URMO).
source: https://marineinfo.org/id/dataset/1672
date published: 2008

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/7133
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: ruwe zakpijp
language: nld
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/685

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/6974
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: vuilwitte zakpijp
language: nld
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/1116

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/6975
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: dirty sea-squirt
language: eng
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/1116

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/6977
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: ascidie sale
language: fra
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/1116
source: Faune et flore du littoral du Nord, du Pas-de-Calais et de la Belgique: inventaire. [Coastal fauna and flora of the Nord, Pas-de-Calais and Belgium: inventory]

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/6976
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: Spritz-Ascidie
language: deu
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/1116

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/36286
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: Spritz-Seescheide
language: deu
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/147412

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/69320
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: ヨーロッパザラボヤ
language: jpn
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/261686

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/23450
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: vortesekkdyr
language: nob
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/147411

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/23451
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: vortesekkdyr
language: nno
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/147411

https://aphia.org/id/vernacular-name/52821
type: vernacularName
vernacular name: vårtsjöpung
language: swe
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/165516

Ascidiella aspersa (Mueller, 1776)
type: ImageObject
subject: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
rights holder: https://marineinfo.org/id/person/7604
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
format: JPEG
description: Texel (NL), 01.06.2007 (C.J.M. Philippart) Characteristics used for id: - crinkled tunic - solitary individuals - brown sprinkled - two vents (a big one and a smaller one) - between the vents – white spotted line References: HAYWARD & RYLAND, 1998; BULLARD & WHITLACH, 2004 Checked by A. Gittenberger (Naturalis, Leiden, NL)
created: 2007-11-29 08:25:13.007

Ascidia aspersa on a dock, Woods Hole
type: ImageObject
subject: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/252001
rights holder: https://marineinfo.org/id/person/19104
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
format: JPEG
created: 2015-01-23 10:48:15.203

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - European waters (ERMS scope)
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/7130
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/7130
source: Ascidiacea & Sorberacea

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - North West Atlantic
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/7135
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/7135
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/2901

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - North Sea
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/2350
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/2350
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/1129

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - British Isles
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/3140
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/3140
source: The marine fauna of the British Isles and North-West Europe: 1. Introduction and protozoans to arthropods.

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Grevelingen
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/17605
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/17605
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/1116

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - West Coast of Norway
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/14297
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/14297
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/1291

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Oostduinkerke
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/14804
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/14804
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/1116

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Wimereux
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/979
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/979
source: Faune et flore du littoral du Nord, du Pas-de-Calais et de la Belgique: inventaire. [Coastal fauna and flora of the Nord, Pas-de-Calais and Belgium: inventory]

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Saldanha Bay
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/14279
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/14279
has origin: Alien
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/42339

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - North East Atlantic
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/5664
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/5664
source: UNESCO-IOC Register of Marine Organisms (URMO)

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Joes Point
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/21387
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/21387
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/2901

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Gulf of Maine
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/8940
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/8940
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/2901

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Spuikom
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/5477
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/5477
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/133008

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Greek Exclusive Economic Zone
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/5679
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/5679
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/142068

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - New Zealand Exclusive Economic Zone
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/8455
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/8455
source: Phylum Tunicata: sea squirts, salps, appendicularians, New Zealand inventory of biodiversity: 1

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Irish Exclusive economic Zone
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/5681
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/5681
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/149068

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/5694
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/5694
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/165516

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Great Australian Bight
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/4276
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/4276
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Uncertain
has occurrence: Reported
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/177158

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - North Atlantic
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/1912
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/1912
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Uncertain
has occurrence: Reported
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/177158

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Adriatic Sea
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/3314
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/3314
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Uncertain
has occurrence: Reported
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/177158

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Alboran Sea
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/3324
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/3324
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Uncertain
has occurrence: Reported
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/177158

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Laccadive Sea
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/4269
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/4269
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Uncertain
has occurrence: Reported
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/177158

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Mediterranean Sea - Western Basin
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/4279
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/4279
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Uncertain
has occurrence: Reported
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/177158

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Argentinean part of the South Atlantic Ocean
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25521
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25521
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Uncertain
has occurrence: Established
source: National Exotic Marine and Estuarine Species Information System (NEMESIS)

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Australian Exclusive Economic Zone
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/8323
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/8323
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Not specified
has occurrence: Reported
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/192225

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - United States part of the North Atlantic Ocean
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25365
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25365
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Invasive
has occurrence: Reported
source: National Exotic Marine and Estuarine Species Information System (NEMESIS)

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - New Zealand part of the South Pacific Ocean
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25663
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25663
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Uncertain
has occurrence: Reported
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/192033

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Australian part of the Great Australian Bight
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25470
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25470
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Uncertain
has occurrence: Reported
source: The Australian Ascidiacea part 1, Phlebobranchia and Stolidobranchia

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Ireland
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/2114
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/2114
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Uncertain
has occurrence: Reported
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/43344

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - United Kingdom part of the English Channel
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25217
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25217
has origin: Native
has invasiveness: Not invasive
has occurrence: Reported
source: The Earliest Japanese records of the invasive European ascidian Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) (Urochordata: Ascidiidae) from Mutsu and Ago Bays, with a brief discussion of its invasion processes

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - South African part of the Indian Ocean
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25551
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25551
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Uncertain
has occurrence: Reported
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/192392

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Bay of Bengal
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/4273
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/4273
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Uncertain
has occurrence: Reported
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/192407

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - United States part of the North Atlantic Ocean
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25365
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25365
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Uncertain
has occurrence: Reported
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/192794

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Argentinean part of the South Atlantic Ocean
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25521
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25521
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Uncertain
has occurrence: Established
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/192639

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - United States part of the North Atlantic Ocean
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25365
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25365
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Uncertain
has occurrence: Reported
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/192679

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - United States part of the North Atlantic Ocean
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25365
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25365
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Uncertain
has occurrence: Reported
source: National Exotic Marine and Estuarine Species Information System (NEMESIS)

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Australian part of the Bass Strait
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25471
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25471
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Uncertain
has occurrence: Reported
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/43344

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Argentinean part of the South Atlantic Ocean
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25521
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25521
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Uncertain
has occurrence: Established
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/192598

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Australian part of the Bass Strait
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25471
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25471
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Uncertain
has occurrence: Reported
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/192274

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Australian Exclusive Economic Zone
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/8323
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/8323
has origin: Origin unknown
has invasiveness: Of concern
has occurrence: Reported
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/177105

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - New Zealand part of the South Pacific Ocean
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25663
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25663
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Invasive
has occurrence: Established
source: Marine biofouling on recreational boats on swing moorings and berths

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Table Bay
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/15306
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/15306
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Invasive
has occurrence: Established and expanding

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Knysna
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/48920
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/48920
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Invasive
has occurrence: Established and expanding

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Greek Exclusive Economic Zone
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/5679
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/5679
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/259430

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Argentinean part of the South Atlantic Ocean
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25521
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25521
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Not specified
has occurrence: Recorded in error
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/389294

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Canadian part of the North Atlantic Ocean
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25356
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25356
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Not specified
has occurrence: Reported
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/390310

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Canadian part of the North Atlantic Ocean
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25356
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25356
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Not specified
has occurrence: Reported
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/389511

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Canadian part of the North Atlantic Ocean
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25356
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25356
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Not specified
has occurrence: Reported
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/389759

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - South African part of the South Atlantic Ocean
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25516
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25516
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Uncertain
has occurrence: Reported
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/192392

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Spanish part of the Balearic Sea
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25607
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25607
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Not specified
has occurrence: Reported
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/299287

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - United States part of the North Atlantic Ocean
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25365
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25365
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Not specified
has occurrence: Reported
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/390283

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Greek part of the Aegean Sea
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25625
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25625
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Not specified
has occurrence: Established
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/393266

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Angolan part of the South Atlantic Ocean
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25525
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25525
has origin: Alien
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/492030

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - Tunisian Exclusive Economic Zone
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/8366
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/8366
has origin: Alien
source: https://aphia.org/id/source/492166

Distribution for Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) - United States part of the North Pacific Ocean
type: Distribution
is distribution of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has area: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25587
locality: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/25587
has origin: Alien
has invasiveness: Not specified
has occurrence: Established
source: First record of the ascidian Ascidiella aspersa (Mϋller, 1776) in southern California

Alien
type: Concept
type: Origin
definition: Species introduced by man into places out of their natural range of distribution

Native
type: Concept
type: Origin
definition: Species that is native to the country or sea area

Origin unknown
type: Concept
type: Origin
definition: Species whose origins cannot be verified OR a species whose origin has not been specified in the source information

Uncertain
type: Concept
type: Origin
definition: Species whose invasiveness is uncertain

Not specified
type: Concept
type: Origin
definition: A species whose 'invasiveness' has not been specified in its introduced range. The species is known to be present and has been reported but there is no comment on its invasiveness

Invasive
type: Concept
type: Origin
definition: Species that are known to be invasive- those species in whose cases evidence of impact has been recorded or which is spreading aggressively

Not invasive
type: Concept
type: Origin
definition: Species that has not demonstrated any invasive traits in its introduced range

Of concern
type: Concept
type: Origin
definition: Species that are demonstrating aggressive spread and there is concern about its spread OR species where some concern has been recorded- this may be due to known records of its invasiveness and impacts in other areas of their known introduced range

Reported
type: Concept
type: Origin
definition: Species that are 'reported' to be present but with no further information

Established
type: Concept
type: Origin
definition: Species that have become established in their introduced range

Established and expanding
type: Concept
type: Origin
definition: Species that have become established in their introduced range and are known to be increasing in abundance and expanding their range

Recorded in error
type: Concept
type: Origin
definition: Species that have reported or recorded in error

Taxon Description Functional group for Taxon denoted by name 1839
type: TaxonDescription
has extra specification: Specification Context: Life stage adult
has taxon characteristic: functional-group
is additional description of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/1839
has value: benthos

Taxon Description Functional group for Taxon denoted by name 1839
type: TaxonDescription
has extra specification: Specification Context: Life stage larva
has taxon characteristic: functional-group
is additional description of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/1839
has value: zooplankton

Taxon Description Body size for Taxon denoted by name 103718
type: TaxonDescription
has extra specification: Specification Context: Unit cm
has extra specification: Specification Context: Type maximum
has extra specification: Specification Context: Dimension length
has taxon characteristic: body-size
is additional description of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has value: 10

Taxon Description Body size for Taxon denoted by name 103718
type: TaxonDescription
has extra specification: Specification Context: Unit mm
has extra specification: Specification Context: Type minimum
has extra specification: Specification Context: Locality (MRGID) 1920
has taxon characteristic: body-size
is additional description of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has value: 50

Taxon Description Body size for Taxon denoted by name 103718
type: TaxonDescription
has extra specification: Specification Context: Unit mm
has extra specification: Specification Context: Type unknown
has extra specification: Specification Context: Dimension length
has extra specification: Specification Context: Locality (MRGID) 1920
has taxon characteristic: body-size
is additional description of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has value: 50

Taxon Description Body size for Taxon denoted by name 103718
type: TaxonDescription
has extra specification: Specification Context: Unit mm
has extra specification: Specification Context: Type maximum
has extra specification: Specification Context: Locality (MRGID) 1920
has taxon characteristic: body-size
is additional description of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has value: 130

Taxon Description AMBI ecological group for Taxon denoted by name 103718
type: TaxonDescription
has taxon characteristic: ambi-ecological-group
is additional description of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776)
has value: tolerant-to-disturbance

Taxon Description Feeding method for Taxon denoted by name 103435
type: TaxonDescription
has taxon characteristic: feeding-method
is additional description of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/103435
has value: filter-feeder

Taxon Description Functional group for Taxon denoted by name 1839
type: TaxonDescription
has extra specification: Specification Context: Life stage adult
has taxon characteristic: functional-group
is additional description of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/1839
has value: macrobenthos

Taxon Description Body size (qualitative) for Taxon denoted by name 1839
type: TaxonDescription
has extra specification: Specification Context: Life stage adult
has taxon characteristic: body-size-qualitative
is additional description of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/1839
has value: medium-body-size-2-to-200mm

Taxon Description Sociability for Taxon denoted by name 103484
type: TaxonDescription
has taxon characteristic: sociability
is additional description of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/103484
has value: solitary

Taxon Description Nomenclature code for Taxon denoted by name 2
type: TaxonDescription
has taxon characteristic: nomenclature-code
is additional description of: Taxon
  type: Concept
  is denoted by: https://aphia.org/id/taxname/2
has value: iczn

Specification Context: Life stage adult
type: SpecificationContext
defines parameter: life-stage
has value: adult

Specification Context: Life stage larva
type: SpecificationContext
defines parameter: life-stage
has value: larva

Specification Context: Unit cm
type: SpecificationContext
defines parameter: body-size-unit
has value: centimeter

Specification Context: Type maximum
type: SpecificationContext
defines parameter: body-size-type
has value: maximum

Specification Context: Dimension length
type: SpecificationContext
defines parameter: body-size-dimension
has value: length

Specification Context: Unit mm
type: SpecificationContext
defines parameter: body-size-unit
has value: millimeter

Specification Context: Type minimum
type: SpecificationContext
defines parameter: body-size-type
has value: minimum

Specification Context: Locality (MRGID) 1920
type: SpecificationContext
defines parameter: locality-mrgid
has value: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/1920

Specification Context: Unit mm
type: SpecificationContext
defines parameter: body-size-unit
has value: millimeter

Specification Context: Type unknown
type: SpecificationContext
defines parameter: body-size-type
has value: unknown

Specification Context: Dimension length
type: SpecificationContext
defines parameter: body-size-dimension
has value: length

Specification Context: Locality (MRGID) 1920
type: SpecificationContext
defines parameter: locality-mrgid
has value: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/1920

Specification Context: Unit mm
type: SpecificationContext
defines parameter: body-size-unit
has value: millimeter

Specification Context: Type maximum
type: SpecificationContext
defines parameter: body-size-type
has value: maximum

Specification Context: Locality (MRGID) 1920
type: SpecificationContext
defines parameter: locality-mrgid
has value: https://marineregions.org/mrgid/1920

Specification Context: Life stage adult
type: SpecificationContext
defines parameter: life-stage
has value: adult

Specification Context: Life stage adult
type: SpecificationContext
defines parameter: life-stage
has value: adult