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Phylum Urochordata

HAWAII

Pyrosoma atlanticum

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

PYROSOME

Pelagic tunicate with a rigid luminescent tube.  An important prey item for fishes and sea turtles.  Warm & temperate seas worldwide.

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