Doliolum (Noun)
Meaning
Free-swimming oceanic tunicate with a barrel-shaped transparent body.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The doliolum is a type of free-swimming oceanic tunicate that is rarely seen by humans due to its deep-sea habitat.
- Doliolums have a unique barrel-shaped body that is transparent, allowing them to blend in with the surrounding water.
- Marine biologists have been studying the doliolum to learn more about its behavior and role in the ocean ecosystem.
- The doliolum's transparent body is made up of a gelatinous material that is surprisingly strong and flexible.
- Doliolums are filter feeders, using their siphons to capture small particles of food from the water around them.