Ascidians
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| Scientific name | Ascidiacea |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Rank | Class |
| Higher classification | Tunicate |
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| ID | 2274671 |
About Ascidians
Ascidiacea is a paraphyletic class in the subphylum Tunicata of sac-like marine invertebrate filter feeders. Ascidians are characterized by a tough outer "tunic" made of the polysaccharide cellulose. Ascidians are found all over the world, usually in shallow water with salinities over 2. 5%.