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Definition of Ascidioidea

1. n. pl. 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.

Medical Definition of Ascidioidea

1. 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. Origin: NL, fr. Ascidium. See Ascidium. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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