Phylum Nemertea (Noun)
Meaning
Proboscis worms.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The phylum Nemertea is a group of unsegmented, bilaterally symmetrical worms commonly known as proboscis worms or ribbon worms.
- Proboscis worms, which belong to the phylum Nemertea, are characterized by their long, slender bodies and distinctive proboscis.
- The phylum Nemertea is thought to have originated over 500 million years ago, with fossil evidence of proboscis worms dating back to the Cambrian period.
- Some species of proboscis worms in the phylum Nemertea are known to be carnivorous, feeding on small invertebrates such as crustaceans and mollusks.
- The phylum Nemertea is often considered a distinct group within the larger clade Lophotrochozoa, which also includes mollusks, annelids, and other worm-like animals.