ascidioidea Meaning, Definition & Usage

As*cid`i*oid"e*a noun plural

Etymology

NL., fr. ascidium + -oid. See Ascidium.

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) A group of Tunicata, often shaped like a two-necked bottle. The group includes, social, and compound species. The gill is a netlike structure within the oral aperture. The integument is usually leathery in texture. See Illustration in Appendix.