The
Chromadoria are a subclass of the class
AdenophoreaAdenophorea is a class of nematodes. They are unsegmented worms.Characteristics of adenophorea are:* amphids always post-labial, variable shape, pore-like to elaborate* deirids are not seen* phasmids are generally absent...
, (belonging to the phylum Nematoda - roundworms). Members of this subclass' bodies usually have annules, their
amphidAmphids are inervated invaginations of cuticle in nematodes. They are usually found in the anterior region of the animal, at the base of the lips. Amphids are the principal chemosensory organs of nematodes. Each amphid is made up of 12 sensory neurons with ciliated dendrites....
s elaborate and spiral, and they all have three
esophageal glandsThe esophageal glands are small compound racemose exocrine glands of the mucous type.They are lodged in the submucous tissue, and each opens upon the surface by a long excretory duct....
. They usually live in marine sediments, although they can live elsewhere. They have more sophisticated
pharynxThe pharynx is the part of the neck and throat situated immediately posterior to the mouth and nasal cavity, and cranial, or superior, to the esophagus, larynx, and trachea.-Functions:...
s than most roundworms.
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The
Chromadoria are a subclass of the class
AdenophoreaAdenophorea is a class of nematodes. They are unsegmented worms.Characteristics of adenophorea are:* amphids always post-labial, variable shape, pore-like to elaborate* deirids are not seen* phasmids are generally absent...
, (belonging to the phylum Nematoda - roundworms). Members of this subclass' bodies usually have annules, their
amphidAmphids are inervated invaginations of cuticle in nematodes. They are usually found in the anterior region of the animal, at the base of the lips. Amphids are the principal chemosensory organs of nematodes. Each amphid is made up of 12 sensory neurons with ciliated dendrites....
s elaborate and spiral, and they all have three
esophageal glandsThe esophageal glands are small compound racemose exocrine glands of the mucous type.They are lodged in the submucous tissue, and each opens upon the surface by a long excretory duct....
. They usually live in marine sediments, although they can live elsewhere. They have more sophisticated
pharynxThe pharynx is the part of the neck and throat situated immediately posterior to the mouth and nasal cavity, and cranial, or superior, to the esophagus, larynx, and trachea.-Functions:...
s than most roundworms.
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