Phoronida is a small phylum consisting of about 12 species. These "horseshoe worms" are U-shaped and live in shallow marine sediments. They filter-feed by means of a ciliated organ called a lophophore, as do the Brachiopods and Bryozoans.
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Introduction to the Phoronida, a small phylum related to brachiopods and bryozoans.
Illustration of the internal anatomy of a horseshoe worm and a list of species.
Geographical distribution, systematics (including relationship to other lophophorates), list of species, scientific papers, links. Site is in English, Spanish, and French.
Illustration of the internal anatomy of a horseshoe worm and a list of species.
Geographical distribution, systematics (including relationship to other lophophorates), list of species, scientific papers, links. Site is in English, Spanish, and French.
Introduction to the Phoronida, a small phylum related to brachiopods and bryozoans.
