10 Questions
What is the main function of epidermal cells in nemerteans?
Protection and prevention of water loss
In nemerteans, what is the role of gland cells?
Digestion and defense
What is the term for the degree of concentration and specialization of nervous system structures in the head region of nemerteans?
Cephalization
Which cavity do nemerteans rely on for circulation?
Rhynchocoel
How do nemerteans primarily reproduce?
External fertilization
What is the unique feature of NEMERTEA used for capturing prey?
Eversible proboscis
Which class of NEMERTEA is characterized by having a mouth located underneath and behind the brain?
Anopla
In which class of NEMERTEA is the main nerve cord run inside the body-wall muscles?
Neonemertea
Which class of NEMERTEA is considered the most primitive with simple features?
Paleonemertea
What is the purpose of the proboscis in NEMERTEA?
Capturing prey
Test your knowledge about the invertebrate animals known as Nemertea, commonly referred to as ribbon worms or proboscis worms. Learn about their two classes, Anopla and Enopla, and their unique characteristics such as the eversible proboscis used for capturing prey.
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