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Ascidian Tadpole.
Ascidian Tadpole - as a noun
Free-swimming larva of ascidians; they have a tail like a tadpole that contains the notochord
Example Sentences
"The ascidian tadpole develops into an adult ascidian through metamorphosis."
"The ascidian tadpole possesses a notochord and dorsal nerve cord."
"During the early stages of development, the ascidian tadpole exhibits bilateral symmetry."
"The ascidian tadpole swims freely in the water using its tail."
"The larval stage of an ascidian is often referred to as the ascidian tadpole phase."