Jisho

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ほや 海鞘
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1. sea squirt; ascidian​Usually written using kana alone
Wikipedia definition
2. Ascidiacea​Ascidiacea (commonly known as the ascidians or sea squirts) is a class in the Tunicata subphylum of sac-like marine invertebrate filter feeders. Ascidians are characterized by a tough outer "tunic" made of the polysaccharide tunicin, as compared to other tunicates which are less rigid. Ascidians are found all over the world, usually in shallow water with salinities over 2.5%.
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Other forms
老海鼠 【ほや】、ホヤ

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