oikopleura

[US]/ˌɔɪkəˈplʊərə/
[UK]/ˌɔɪkəˈplʊrə/

Translation

n.A genus of tunicates in the class Appendicularia.

Example Sentences

the larvacean oikopleura is a common subject in evolutionary developmental biology studies.

researchers analyzed the genome of oikopleura dioica to understand gene loss mechanisms.

oikopleura species play a crucial role in marine ecosystems by filtering seawater.

unlike most animals, oikopleura has a remarkably compact genome structure.

the house of oikopleura is a complex gelatinous structure used for feeding.

marine biologists study the life cycle of oikopleura dioica in coastal waters.

oikopleura has the ability to regenerate its house multiple times per day.

populations of oikopleura often increase rapidly during phytoplankton blooms.

the appendicularian oikopleura is distinguished by its tadpole-like body shape.

scientists use oikopleura as a model organism to study chordate evolution.

the efficient filtering apparatus of oikopleura helps remove carbon from the ocean surface.

each individual oikopleura creates a new feeding house every few hours.

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