Tunicata
Definition
- Noun:
- Tunicata: A class or subphylum of marine invertebrate animals, also commonly known as tunicates or sea squirts. These are sac-like filter feeders that, as adults, are typically sessile (attached to surfaces). They are characterized by having a tough outer covering called a "tunic" and are noted for their simple chordate characteristics during their larval stage.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The biologist studied the Tunicata collected from the coral reef.
- Tunicata are important for understanding the evolution of chordates.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification, "Tunicata" is used as a formal scientific name.
- The phylum Chordata includes the subphylum Tunicata.
Variants and Related Words
- Tunicate (n): The common name for any member of the Tunicata.
- A tunicate pumps water through its body to feed.
Synonyms
- Urochordata: An alternative taxonomic name for the same group of animals.
- Sea squirt: A common name for many tunicates.
Related Phrases
- Tunicate larva: Refers to the free-swimming larval stage which possesses a notochord.
- The tunicate larva exhibits key chordate features.
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