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Family: Pyuridae (See list of species below)
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6 species in Arctic Ocean with fin ray counts including ? spines in dorsal and ? in anal fins (see list below)
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Boltenia echinata
[Spiny-tipped tunicate]

Boltenia ovifera
[Stalked tunicate] 		No picture found

Boltenia villosa
[Spiny-headed sea squirt]


Halocynthia aurantium
[Pacific sea peach]

Halocynthia pyriformis
[Sea peach] 		No picture found

Hartmeyeria arctica
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6 Species of Family Pyuridae
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Sort by: Species Length
Scientific Name English Name Distribution Max. Length (cm)
Boltenia echinata Spiny-tipped tunicate Northern Pacific, Norther 2 WD
Boltenia ovifera Stalked tunicate Northern Atlantic, Northe 8 BL
Boltenia villosa Spiny-headed sea squirt Arctic to Northern Pacifi 2.5 WD
Halocynthia aurantium Pacific sea peach Arctic and Northern Pacif 15 H
Halocynthia pyriformis Sea peach Northern Atlantic, Northw 13 TL
Hartmeyeria arctica Arctic Ocean



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