Larvacean tunicates feed by means of:
A) a mucus bubble that surrounds them.
B) feathery appendages.
C) sharp teeth.
D) sucking on benthic deposits.
E) collar cells.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Larvacean tunicates feed by secreting a mucus bubble that surrounds them, also known as a "house." The mucus house captures food particles as the tunicate pumps water through it. Once the house is full of discarded particles, the tunicate abandons it and secretes a new one. Feathery appendages, sharp teeth, and collar cells are not involved in the feeding strategy of larvacean tunicates, and they do not feed on benthic deposits.

Larvacean Tunicates Feed by Means Of