Animal Phyla/Nemertea

Micrura alaskensis, a ribbon worm.

• Nemertea
• Name Meaning: A sea nymph
• English Common Name: Ribbon worms
• Major distinguishing characteristics:
• Approximate number of species described: about 1200

Quiz

• Nemertea Quiz

References and Further Reading

• Nemertea at Wikipedia
• Nemertea at Tree of Life
• Nemertea at Encyclopedia of Life