Animal Phyla/Tardigrada

Scanning Electron Microscope image of Milnesium tardigradum in active state.

• Tardigrada
• Name Meaning: Slow step
• English Common Name: Water bears
• Major distinguishing characteristics: Four segmented body and head
• Approximate number of species described: 1,000+

Quiz

• Tardigrada Quiz

References and Further Reading

• Tardigrada at Wikipedia
• Tardigrada at Tree of Life
• Tardigrada at Encyclopedia of Life