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tunicata

/ˌtjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.tə/

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noun

/ˌtjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.tə/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучный термин, обозначающий подтип морских животных, широко известных как оболочники, к которым относятся асцидии и сальпы.

A scientific term referring to a subphylum of marine animals, commonly known as tunicates, which includes sea squirts and salps.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. TunicatesC2formalscientific

    A subphylum of marine invertebrates, commonly known as sea squirts, that have a sac-like body and a tough outer covering called a tunic.

    ruОболочники

    • Tunicata are filter feeders that pump water through their bodies.
    • The larval form of Tunicata resembles a tadpole and has a notochord.
    • Scientists study Tunicata to understand the evolution of chordates.

    Synonymsurochordata

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