Phoronida (Noun)
Meaning
Small phylum of wormlike marine animals.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The phoronida is a small phylum of wormlike marine animals that are filter feeders.
- Phoronida are characterized by their long, slender bodies and feathery tentacles.
- Scientists have identified over 20 species of phoronida, which are found in oceans around the world.
- Phoronida are often overlooked in marine ecosystems, but they play an important role in filtering small particles from the water.
- The phoronida is one of the most ancient animal phyla, with fossil evidence dating back over 500 million years.