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Thaliacea

Thaliacea

9.9
Small soft-bodied sea animals that swim freely in open ocean currents
  • noun
  • /θəˈliːəˌsiːə/
  • Specialized
: Taliácea
  • Thaliacea are small, free-swimming tunicates found drifting in marine waters.

Examples

  • Unlike many other tunicates, Thaliacea move freely through the water.

  • Scientists study Thaliacea to better understand planktonic ecosystems.

  • Thaliacea are often found drifting in open ocean currents.

  • The Thaliacea are fascinating creatures of the ocean.

  • Many marine biologists study Thaliacea to understand their role in ecosystems.

  • Researchers are particularly interested in Thaliacea because they play a key role in ocean ecosystems.

  • Thaliacea can be observed moving gracefully through the water in open ocean habitats.

Surface Forms

Thaliacea singular
Thaliaceas plural

Etymology

Thaliacea comes from Greek and is linked to roots for the 'sea' and to the old name Thalia once used for similar sea animals. So the name helps you remember that Thaliacea are small, free-swimming sea creatures that drift in ocean currents.