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Term: Ascidian Tadpole
Description:
An ascidian tadpole refers to the free-swimming larval stage in the life cycle of an ascidian, a marine invertebrate belonging to the phylum Chordata. Ascidian tadpoles possess a distinct tadpole-like appearance and exhibit various adaptations for their planktonic lifestyle.
Sample sentences:
- The ascidian tadpole propels itself through the water by beating its tail rapidly.
- Ascidian tadpoles undergo metamorphosis to transform into sessile adult ascidians.
- The ascidian tadpole filters small organic particles from the water using its delicate net-like structure called a pharynx.
- During its short existence as a tadpole, the ascidian gradually absorbs its tail, becoming more rounded in shape.
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