Minor Phyla

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Chaetognatha, Xenacoelomorpha, Brachiopoda

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What is the scientific name of arrow worms?

Chaetognatha

<p>Chaetognatha</p>
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What is the common name of Chaetognatha?

Arrow worms

<p>Arrow worms</p>
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What is a unique feature of arrow worms?

Sharp anterior and posterior teeth and hooks on the head for piercing, grabbing, and manipulating prey

<p>Sharp anterior and posterior teeth and hooks on the head for piercing, grabbing, and manipulating prey</p>
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What is the common name of Xenacoelomorpha?

Sock worms

<p>Sock worms</p>
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What is the scientific name of sock worms?

Xenacoelomorpha

<p>Xenacoelomorpha</p>
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What is a unique feature of sock worms?

They have specialized cellular structures in the epidermis called Pulsatile bodies

<p>They have specialized cellular structures in the epidermis called Pulsatile bodies </p>
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What is the common name of Brachiopoda?

Lamp shells

<p>Lamp shells</p>
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What is the scientific name of lamp shells?

Brachiopoda

<p>Brachiopoda</p>
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What is a unique feature of lamp shells?

Convergent evolution with bivalves - top and bottom valve instead of left and right

<p>Convergent evolution with bivalves - top and bottom valve instead of left and right</p>