urochordal (Meaning)

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urochordal (a.)

Of or pertaining to the Urochorda.

Synonyms & Antonyms of urochordal

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urochordal Sentence Examples

  1. Urochordal animals, commonly known as tunicates, possess a unique body structure characterized by a saclike outer covering.
  2. The urochordal notochord is a transient structure present only in the larval tail of tunicates.
  3. Urochordal animals exhibit a wide range of body forms, from solitary to colonial species.
  4. The urochordal pharyngeal filter-feeding mechanism allows tunicates to efficiently extract nutrients from seawater.
  5. Urochordal genomes have provided valuable insights into the evolutionary history of vertebrates.
  6. The larval urochordal body plan shows similarities to the early vertebrate embryo.
  7. Urochordal animals serve as important model organisms for studying developmental biology and evolutionary processes.
  8. Urochordal research has contributed to our understanding of the origin and diversification of animal life.
  9. The study of urochordal diversity has revealed adaptations to various marine environments.
  10. Urochordal animals play a significant role in marine ecosystems, contributing to nutrient cycling and providing food for other marine organisms.

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Of or pertaining to the Urochorda.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Urochordal animals, commonly known as tunicates, possess a unique body structure characterized by a saclike outer covering.

The urochordal notochord is a transient structure present only in the larval tail of tunicates.

Urochordal animals exhibit a wide range of body forms, from solitary to colonial species.

The urochordal pharyngeal filter-feeding mechanism allows tunicates to efficiently extract nutrients from seawater.