Ascidians are placed in the Chordates group due to the presence of a notochord and a basic nervous system while in the larval stage. Continue Reading
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Unidentified ascidian
Posted on 06 February 2013 by Nazca admin
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Unidentified ascidian.
Posted on 06 February 2013 by Nazca admin
Ascidians are sessile organisms as adults, usually living attached to rocks or shells.
About 2,300 species have been identified in the world
Clavelina sp.
Posted on 06 February 2013 by Nazca admin
Ascidians are the natural prey of a wide variety of organisms, such as molluscs, crustaceans, and sea stars. Continue Reading
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