What is another word for ascidiaceae?
Pronunciation: [ɐssˈɪdɪˌe͡ɪsiː] (IPA) 
Ascidiaceae is a scientific term used to describe a group of marine organisms, also commonly known as tunicates or sea squirts, which are characterized by a tough outer coat or tunic. Synonyms for this term include the names of various species within the group, such as Ascidia, Ciona, and Phallusia, as well as more general names like sea squirt, sea pork, or sea vase. Other synonyms include the term urochordate, which refers to the group's chordate ancestry, and the term colonial tunicate, which describes the modular, colonial way in which some species grow and reproduce. These terms are useful for identifying and describing these fascinating creatures, which play important ecological roles in marine ecosystems.
