How Do You Spell PYROSOMA?
Pronunciation: [pˌa͡ɪɹə͡ʊsˈə͡ʊmə] (IPA) 
Correct spelling for the English word "pyrosoma" is [pˌa͡ɪɹə͡ʊsˈə͡ʊmə], [pˌaɪɹəʊsˈəʊmə], [p_ˌaɪ_ɹ_əʊ_s_ˈəʊ_m_ə] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Pronunciation: [pˌa͡ɪɹə͡ʊsˈə͡ʊmə] (IPA)
Correct spelling for the English word "pyrosoma" is [pˌa͡ɪɹə͡ʊsˈə͡ʊmə], [pˌaɪɹəʊsˈəʊmə], [p_ˌaɪ_ɹ_əʊ_s_ˈəʊ_m_ə] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
A pyrosoma is a colonial marine organism belonging to the family Pyrosomatidae. It is a tubular, gelatinous creature made up of numerous individual organisms called zooids, which are embedded within a common outer tunic. The tunic is cylindrical in shape and can range in size from a few centimeters to several meters in length.
Each zooid within the pyrosoma colony is housed within its own transparent barrel-like structure, known as a zooid tube. These zooids are interconnected by a complex system of canals that allow water to flow through the colony. The outer tunic serves both as a protective layer and provides structural support for the colony.
Pyrosomas are bioluminescent creatures, capable of producing light. The biochemical process responsible for their luminescence is known as bioluminescence. This emission of light is thought to serve various functions, including defense against predators and communication within the colony.
When pyrosomas are disturbed or agitated, they can emit bright flashes of light, creating a stunning visual spectacle in the dark ocean depths. They are predominantly found in warmer oceanic waters, such as tropical and subtropical regions. Pyrosomas play a significant role in marine ecosystems as they act as filter feeders, consuming microscopic organisms and helping to maintain the balance of marine food webs.
In summary, a pyrosoma is a colonial marine organism characterized by its tubular gelatinous structure composed of interconnected individual zooids. It exhibits bioluminescence and plays an important role in marine ecosystems as a filter feeding organism.
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A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
The word "pyrosoma" has Greek origins. It is derived from the combination of two Greek words: "pyr" meaning "fire" and "soma" meaning "body".
