Tunicates (Sea Squirts)
Tunicates (Sea Squirts) – Ascidiacea Class Taxonomy: Tunicates belong to the Ascidiacea class within the Chordata phylum. They are closely related to vertebrates, sharing a notochord during their larval stage. Species: Over 3,000 species of tunicates exist. They range in size from tiny millimeters to large, football-sized creatures. Some live in colonies, while others are solitary. …