ascidioid

/æsˈsɪdaɪɔɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

Having or resembling the structure or form of an ascidian; resembling an ascidian in appearance or structure.

“The biologist studied the ascidioid colonies found in the ocean’s depths.”

2. adjective

Resembling or having the structure of an ascidian; related to or resembling an ascidian.

“The ascidioid morphology of the species was a subject of interest in the scientific community.”

Synonyms

  • ascidian
  • sea-squirt

Antonyms

  • land-dwelling
  • terrestrial