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Tethyidae

Definition:

Tethyidae is a family of marine organisms belonging to the phylum Porifera, commonly known as sea squirts or tunicates. These filter-feeding animals have two siphons through which water enters and exits their bodies.

Example sentences:

1. The Tethyidae is a diverse family of sea squirts found in oceans around the world.
2. The larval stage of Tethyidae is free-swimming before it attaches itself to a substrate and transforms into an adult.
3. Scientists study the biology and ecology of Tethyidae to better understand the marine ecosystem.
4. Tethyidae are filter feeders, extracting tiny food particles from the water they pump through their bodies.

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