Phylum Mollusca : General Characteristics
Phylum Mollusca : General Characteristics (L., mollis=soft) Second largest phylum in number ; first being arthropoda Malacology : Study of Mollusca Conchology : Study of... Read more
Category: Invertebrates
Phylum Arthropoda: General Characteristics and Classification
Explore the diversity and characteristics of Arthropoda phylum. Learn about their classification, anatomy, and ecological significance. Read more
Phylum Nemathelminthes / Aschelminthes : General Characteristics and Classification
The phylum ‘Nemathelminthes’ (Gr; nematos = thread ; helminths = worm) or Nematoda comprises the roundworms. Triploblastic, bilaterally symmetrical, vermiform, unsegmented cylindrical true worms with... Read more
Platyhelminthes: Characteristics and Classification
General Characteristics of Platyhelminthes Classification 3 classes on the basis of mode of life, presence or absence of digestive system and cilia in epidermis. Turbellaria (L;turbella... Read more
Phylum Coelenterata : General Characteristics and Classification
Coelenterata Gr., koilos : Hollow; enteron : intestine General characters Metazoa with tissue grade of organization Aquatic : mostly marines few are freshwater forms, e.g.... Read more
Phylum PORIFERA : General Characteristics and Classification
Porifera (L., porus = pore; forre = to bear) Also called: Republic of Cells General Characteristics Sponges are sessile, sedentary and marine except for Family... Read more
Phylum Protozoa : General Characteristics and Classification
Protozoa (Gr., protos = first; zoon = animal) General Characteristics Microscopic and acellular animals Solitary or colonial Body naked or covered by pellicle and provided... Read more