Animal Phyla/Onychophora

Euperipatoides kanangrensis, a velvet worm.

• Onychophora
• Name Meaning: Claw bearer
• English Common Name: Velvet worms
• Major distinguishing characteristics: Legs tipped by chitinous claws
• Approximate number of species described: about 200 modern

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• Onychophora Quiz

References and Further Reading

• Onychophora at Wikipedia
• Onychophora at Tree of Life
• Onychophora at Encyclopedia of Life