What does urochordate mean?
A subphylum of chordates that includes tunicates and lancelets. They are marine animals that have a notochord, a dorsal hollow nerve cord, and pharyngeal slits.
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"The urochordate, a type of marine animal, has a unique body structure that is characterized by a notochord and pharyngeal slits."
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