Animal Phyla/Rhombozoa

Illustration of Limnognathia maerski, a lozenge animal.

• Rhombozoa, also called Dicyemida
• Name Meaning: Lozenge animal
• English Common Name: Lozenge animals
• Major distinguishing characteristics: Single axial cell surrounded by ciliated cells
• Approximate number of species described: 75

Quiz

• Rhombozoa Quiz

References and Further Reading

• Rhombozoa at Wikipedia
• Rhombozoa at Encyclopedia of Life