Phylum Xenocoelomorphora Flashcards
1
Q
Why Xenocoelomorpha not apart of the Phylum Platyhelminthes?
A
- their placement has shifted from the past 60+ years
- have characteristics and body functions that differ
2
Q
Describe the characteristics of Xenocoelomorpha
A
- mostly marine
- have a midventral mouth
- no larval forms
- incomplete gut
- small in size
