Sea creatures captured using little spears? (9)

I believe the answer is:

lancelets

I believe this is a double definition.

'sea creatures captured' is the first definition.
(sea creatures which may be captured as food)

'little spears?' is the second definition.
(lancelet could mean a small lance or spear)

'using' is the link.

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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