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Urochordata

Urochordata

9.9
Sea animals with a sac-like body and a tough outer covering, like sea squirts
  • noun
  • /ˌjʊərəˈkɔrdətə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Urochordata are marine animals with a distinctive sac-like body covered by a tough outer layer.

Examples

  • Scientists have discovered several new species within the Urochordata subphylum in the deep sea.

  • Urochordata are distinguished by their notochord, which is present only during the larval stage.

  • The study compares the genetic makeup of Urochordata and other chordates.

  • The Urochordata are fascinating marine creatures.

  • Did you know that Urochordata have a unique life cycle?

  • Marine biologists study the Urochordata to understand their role in ocean ecosystems.

  • Many Urochordata species are known for their ability to filter water as they feed.

Synonyms

Tunicata
vsUrochordata
  • Specialized
9.9

Sea animals with a sac-like body and a tough outer covering

is the identical group but presented as an alternative scientific name
Urochorda
vsUrochordata
  • Specialized
9.9

Sea animals that have bag-shaped bodies and a tough outer covering and that filter water to feed, like sea squirts

is the identical group but an alternative spelling or naming form
subphylum Urochordata
vsUrochordata
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea animals like sea squirts with a bag-like body and a tail in the young stage

stresses the external tough covering rather than an internal larval rod
subphylum Urochorda
vsUrochordata
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea animals like sea squirts with a sac-like body and a backbone-like rod when young

focuses on the tough outer covering rather than the developmental notochord

Compounds

subphylum Urochordata
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea animals like sea squirts with a bag-like body and a tail in the young stage

Surface Forms

Urochordata singular
Urochordatas plural

Etymology

Urochordata comes from parts that mean 'tail' and 'cord': uro- 'tail' and chord 'cord', like the English word cord. These sea animals have a 'cord' in their tail only when they are young, which is why they are called Urochordata.