salpojen
Salpojen, also known as salpidae, is a family of marine tunicates belonging to the subphylum Tunicata. These organisms are commonly referred to as "sea squirts" due to their tendency to expel water forcefully when disturbed. Salpojen are pelagic, meaning they live freely in the open ocean rather than attached to substrates like many other tunicates.
Salpojen exhibit a unique life cycle that includes both a sessile (stationary) larval stage and a pelagic
These organisms play a significant ecological role in marine ecosystems. As filter feeders, they contribute to
Salpojen are classified into several genera, including *Salpa*, *Thalia*, and *Pegea*, each with distinct morphological and