Animal Phyla/Priapulida

Priapulus caudatus, a Priapulid worm.

• Priapulida
• Name Meaning: Penis
• English Common Name: Priapulid worms
• Major distinguishing characteristics: Retractable proboscis surrounded by papillae
• Approximate number of species described: 17

Quiz

• Priapulida Quiz

References and Further Reading

• Priapulida at Wikipedia
• Priapulida at Tree of Life
• Priapulida at Encyclopedia of Life