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 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Subphylum: | Tunicata |
| Class: | Thaliacea |
| Order: | Doliolida |
| Family: | Doliolidae |
| Genus: | Doliolum |
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Doliolum is a genus of tunicates, the members of which move via jet propulsion.[1] 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. S2CID 84907235..
Species[]
The World Register of Marine Species lists the following species:[2]
- Doliolum denticulatum Quoy & Gaimard, 1834
- Neumann, 1906
- Borgert, 1894
References[]
- ^ Bone, Q.; Trueman, E. (1984). "Jet propulsion in Doliolum (Tunicata: Thaliacea)". Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology. 76 (2): 105–118. doi:10.1016/0022-0981(84)90059-5.
- ^ Doliolum Quoy & Gaimard, 1834 World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 2011-11-17.
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