Ascidian (Noun)
Meaning
Minute sedentary marine invertebrate having a saclike body with siphons through which water enters and leaves.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The ascidian is a type of marine animal that is often found attached to rocks or reefs in shallow water.
- Ascidians are filter feeders, using their siphons to draw in water and capture small particles of food.
- The ascidian's saclike body is typically transparent or translucent, allowing its internal organs to be visible.
- Ascidians are often used as a model organism in scientific research due to their simple body structure and ease of study.
- A colony of ascidians can cover a large area of reef, with individual animals connected by a network of siphons and tissues.