Animal Phyla/Orthonectida

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Orthonetida, an Orthonectidan.
  • Orthonectida
  • Name Meaning: Straight swim
  • English Common Name: Orthonectidans
  • Major distinguishing characteristics:
  • Approximate number of species described: about 20

Natural History

Taxonomy

Anatomy

The Fossil Record

Quiz

  • Orthonectida Quiz

References and Further Reading