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Appendicularia

Definition

Appendicularia is a small class of marine animals that belong to the subphylum Urochordata. Also known as larvaceans, these organisms are characterized by their free-swimming, gelatinous bodies and their ability to secrete a delicate and complex mucous structure called a house. They play an important role in marine ecosystems as primary filter feeders.

Senses and Usages

• Noun: A class of marine animals constituting part of the subphylum Urochordata.
• Noun: A larvacean, a gelatinous marine organism that possesses a mucous house.

Examples

1. Scientists are studying the diversity and distribution of Appendicularia species in different oceanic regions.
2. Appendicularia are capable of filtering and consuming large amounts of microscopic organisms from the surrounding seawater.

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