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Onychophora: Anatomical Peculiarities, Affinities and Classification

In this article we will discuss about Onychophora:- 1. Anatomical Peculiarities of Onychophora 2. Affinities of Onychophora 3. Views regarding the Origin 4. Zoological Importance 5. Systematic Position 6. Classification 7. Fossil History.  Anatomical Peculiarities of Onychophora: A. Primitive features: 1. Onychophora are worm-like body covered with thin, flexible, chitinous cuticle. 2. Onychophora are sluggish in nature. 3. Head segments [...]

By |2016-05-27T11:32:22+00:00May 27, 2016|Onychophora|Comments Off on Onychophora: Anatomical Peculiarities, Affinities and Classification
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Peripatus: Habitat, Sense Organs and Development | Onychophora

In this article we will discuss about Peripatus:- 1. Habit and Habitat of Peripatus 2. External Morphology of Peripatus 3. Body Wall 4. Locomotion 5. Body Cavity 6. Slime Glands 7. Digestive System 8. Circulatory System 9. Respiratory System 10. Excretory System 11. Nervous System 12. Sense Organs 13. Reproductive System 14. Development 15. Geographical Distribution 16. Affinities 17. Taxonomic [...]

By |2016-05-02T10:45:53+00:00May 2, 2016|Peripatus|Comments Off on Peripatus: Habitat, Sense Organs and Development | Onychophora
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