''Lissoclinum fragile'' is a
species
A species () is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate sexes or mating types can produce fertile offspring, typically by sexual reproduction. It is the basic unit of Taxonomy (biology), ...
of
tunicate
Tunicates are marine invertebrates belonging to the subphylum Tunicata ( ). This grouping is part of the Chordata, a phylum which includes all animals with dorsal nerve cords and notochords (including vertebrates). The subphylum was at one time ...
.
This species was named by Willard G. Van Name in
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's ...
.
This species is a colonial ascidian. This means that they are marine organisms that are able to engage in a variety of pharmacological activities. This includes antimicrobial, hemolytic, and cytotoxic properties and activities.
References
Taxa named by Willard G. Van Name
Didemnidae
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