Appendicularia (class)

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Scope note
Class of solitary, free-swimming tunicates found throughout the world's oceans, characterized by being filter feeders, and having a form superficially resembling tadpole larvae, retaining the juvenile discrete trunk and tail in adult life (pedomorphism).
Appendicularia
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024