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: