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Ascidian

One of the Ascidioidea, or in a more general sense, one of the Tunicata. Also as an adj.

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Sea squirt 76% connected

An ascidian. See Illust. under Tunicata.

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Tunicate 76% connected

Alt. of Tunicated

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Urochord 76% connected

The central axis or cord in the tail of larval ascidians and of certain adult tunicates.

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