Ascidia

/æsˈsɪdiə/ noun

Small sac-like marine animals, also known as sea squirts, that filter feed by drawing water through their bodies.

From Latin 'ascidium' (small bag or bladder), derived from Greek 'askos' (wineskin), named for their characteristic pouch-like appearance.

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