Salpoid

Example:Some salp species can form vast swarms, making them important components of marine ecosystems.

Definition:A type of small, barrel-shaped, planktivorous marine tunicate that is a member of the family Salpidae.

Example:Thaliacea play a significant role in the carbon cycle by filtering vast amounts of water each day.

Definition:A subphylum of marine invertebrates, including sea salps, which are filter feeders that move through the water by jet propulsion.