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Doliolum

Doliolum
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Doliolum denticulatum; sexual generation, from the left side: m1-m8: muscle bands; at) atrial apertures; br) branchial apertures; br s) branchial sac; sg) stigmata; st) stomach; ng) nerve ganglion; so) sense organs
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Tunicata
Class: Thaliacea
Order: Doliolida
Family: Doliolidae
Genus: Doliolum
Species

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Doliolum is a genus of tunicates, the members of which move via jet propulsion. A detailed description can be found at Godeaux, J. E. A. (1998). "On the anatomical structure of the trophozooid of Doliolum denticulatum". Marine Biology. 131: 41–44. doi:10.1007/s002270050294. .

The World Register of Marine Species lists the following species:


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