In this article we will discuss about of Phylum Loricifera:- 1. Features of Phylum Loricifera 2. Phylogeny of Phylum Loricifera 3. Phylogenetic Relationship. Features of Phylum Loricifera: 1. Phylum Loricifera are microscopic, un-segmented body, and about 200 to 300 µm in length. 2. Major part of the body called abdomen, covered by 6 overlapping protective plates comprising by rigid cuticle [...]
In this article we will discuss about Phylum Acanthocephala:- 1. Characters of Phylum Acanthocephala 2. Classification of Phylum Acanthocephala 3. Affinities. Characters of Phylum Acanthocephala: Phylum Acanthocephala includes a large number of parasitic worms. The most typical forms are Acanthocephalus, Neoechinorhynchus, Gigantorhynchus. They are parasites in the intestine of different vertebrates ranging front fish to mammals. The anterior end of [...]
In this article we will discuss about the habitat and features of Phylum Kinorhyncha. Habitat of Phylum Kinorhyncha: They live in the marine mud or in the interstitial spaces of marine sand. They are found in the intertidal zone to the depths of several thousand metres. The phylum kinorhyncha is divided into two classes: Class 1. Cyclorhagida: Body with 14-16 [...]