ascidian

ascidian Definition

as·cid·ian (ə sid′ē ən)

noun

any of a class (Ascidiacea) of fixed tunicates; sea squirt

Etymology: < ModL < Gr askidion: see ascidium

ascidian Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

solitary: Styela gelatinosa is a nationally rare solitary ascidian ( sea squirt ) which has a soft pear-shaped body about 3-4 cm tall.

Modifies a noun

colony: Prochloron cells were squeezed out of cut ascidian colonies into buffered seawater ( 0.1 M Tris, pH 9.2 ).

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