tunicata

/tʌnɪˈkeɪtə, ˌtuːnɪkɪˈeɪtə/

Definitions

1. noun

a subphylum of marine invertebrate animals that are sessile or slow-moving, typically found in shallow waters, characterized by a sac-like body and usually a siphon or proboscis for feeding.

“The tunicata are found in the coral reef near the beach.”

Synonyms

  • ascidiacea
  • urochordata

Antonyms

  • vertebrata