ascidiozoa

/æsɪdiəˈzoʊə/

Definitions

1. noun

a subphylum of simple marine, sessile or attached, filter-feeding animals, which are usually colonial and have a sac-like body.

“The ascidiozoa found in the marine reserve are a vital part of the ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • tunicates
  • urochordates

Antonyms

  • vertebrates