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Phoronidea

Phoronidea

9.9
Small sea worms with a tube body and a crown of tentacles around the mouth
  • noun
  • /fəˈrɒnɪdiə/
  • Specialized
: Foronidea
  • The biology class examined the tubular bodies of marine worms in the phylum Phoronidea.

Examples

  • Members of the Phoronidea are known for their distinctive lophophore feeding structures.

  • Scientists discovered a new species within the Phoronidea phylum near the Pacific coast.

  • The Phoronidea are fascinating creatures found in marine environments.

  • Many scientists study Phoronidea to understand marine biodiversity.

  • Scientists discovered a new species within the Phoronidea phylum near the Pacific coast.

  • The biology class examined the tubular bodies of marine worms in the phylum Phoronidea.

  • Members of the Phoronidea are known for their distinctive lophophore feeding structures.

Synonyms

Phoronida
vsPhoronidea
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of wormlike sea animals that live in tubes and have a ring of tentacles around the mouth

is the same phylum concept but uses an alternate form of the name

Surface Forms

Phoronidea singular
Phoronideas plural

Etymology

The word Phoronidea comes from Greek parts phor- meaning 'to carry' and -idea meaning 'form' or 'shape'. A helpful image is animals that 'carry' a crown of tentacles on their head, which fits these tube-dwelling marine worms.