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An Example of Phylum Mollusca: Neopilina

In this article we will discuss about of Neopilina:- 1. Discovery of Neopilina 2. Habit and Habitat of of Neopilina 3. External Structure 4. Coelom 5. Digestive System 6. Locomotion 7. Respiratory System 8. Circulatory System 9. Excretory System 10. Nervous System and Sense Organs 11. Reproductive System 12. Relationships with other Molluscs. Contents: Discovery of Neopilina Habit and Habitat [...]

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Phylum Rotifera: Taxonomic History, Characteristics and Affinities

In this article we will discuss about Phylum Rotifera:- 1. Taxonomic History of Phylum Rotifera 2. Characteristics of the Phylum Rotifera 3. Classification 4. Affinities. Taxonomic History of Phylum Rotifera: 1. Leeuwenhock (1703) first discovered rotifers with his newly invented mi­croscopes. 2. Linnaeus and Lamarck regarded rotifers as protozoa. 3. Ehrenberg (1838) also placed rotifers in a distinct class under [...]

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Phylum Nematomorpha: Characters, Classification and Affinities

In this article we will discuss about Phylum Nematomorpha:- 1. Characters of Phylum Nematomorpha 2. Taxonomic Retrospect of Phylum Nematomorpha 3. Characteristic Features 4. Classification 5. Affinities. Characters of Phylum Nematomorpha: Phylum Nematomorpha includes a number of thread­like elongated animals belonging to two families: the Nectonematidae and the Cordiidae. They are free-living in sexual phase and are parasitic in asexual [...]

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