Appendicularian
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌæpənˌdɪkjʊˈlɛəɹi.ən/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Appendicularian is an adjective meaning (zoology) Pertaining to the class Appendicularia of tailed tunicates.
Meaning
(zoology) Pertaining to the class Appendicularia of tailed tunicates.
More Meanings
- (zoology) A member of this class.
Example Sentences
Consumption of appendicularians by Thunnus spp. increased with larval length to a maximum when nearly 80% of the larvae 7–11 mm body length had appendicularians in their guts, suggesting a preferential behavior for consuming this gelatinous zooplankton despite the availability of several types of prey.
Word Forms
- appendicularians
Synonyms for appendicularian
Depending on context, synonyms include larvacean.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tunicate, caudate, acaudate, annuloid, caudiform, pennatulaceous.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.