Zoology Practical

Oikopleura is a genus of small, free-swimming marine tunicates commonly known as larvaceans. It belongs to Phylum Chordata, Subphylum Tunicata, Class Appendicularia and Family Oikopleuridae. Unlike adult ascidians, which usually become sessile, Oikopleura retains a fish-like body plan and remains planktonic throughout its life. The Characteristics of Oikopleura include a small transparent body, a persistent