Ascidians

/æsˈsɪdiənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of ascidian; multiple sea squirts or sac-like marine animals that filter feed by drawing water through their bodies.

Etymology

From Latin 'ascidium' plus plural ending '-ans,' referring to multiple members of this marine animal group.

Kelly Says

Some ascidians live in colonies where thousands of individuals share a single opening for water to exit—it's like an underwater apartment building where neighbors literally share the front door!

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