The Ecdysozoa Flashcards
1
Q
What are the main phyla in the Ecdysozoa?
A
- Nematodes (worm-like)
- Neamatomorphs (worm-like)
- Tardigrades
- Onychophora
- Arthopoda
2
Q
What is a commonality among the Ecdysozoa?
A
Cuticles that is moulted as the animal grows.
3
Q
What are the defining features of Nematodes?
A
- not segmented
- only have L muscles
(two sides antagonise eachother to move) - no coelom
- fluids at high pressure
- many are parasitic