Urochordata (Noun)
Meaning
Tunicates.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The phylum Urochordata is composed of marine animals commonly known as tunicates or sea squirts.
- Tunicates belong to the phylum Urochordata and are characterized by their sac-like bodies and ability to filter feed.
- The larvae of Urochordata undergo a dramatic transformation as they mature into adult tunicates.
- Some species of Urochordata have been found to possess unique compounds with potential medicinal applications.
- Urochordata are closely related to the phylum Chordata, which includes vertebrates and other chordate animals.