Phoronopsis harmeri

Officially approvedEntity code: ENT-0542

Structure

The larva of Phoronopsis harmeri has a highly complex nervous system that includes an apical organ made up of four different types of nerve cells.

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The terminal part of the juvenile's body is the ampulla, which can repeatedly expand and contract in diameter.

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Sources (2)

Sources

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1WoRMS taxon record: Phoronopsis harmeriSRC-DSC-E5DDE2BFA4
2Development of the nervous system in Phoronopsis harmeri (Lophotrochozoa, Phoronida) reveals both deuterostome- and trochozoan-like features. (abstract via Europe PMC)SRC-DSC-B1AF817BB6
3Metamorphic remodeling of morphology and the body cavity in Phoronopsis harmeri (Lophotrochozoa, Phoronida): the evolution of the phoronid body plan and life cycle. (abstract via Europe PMC)SRC-DSC-577C6F3C79
4Digestive System Development and Posterior Hox/Parahox Gene Expression During Larval Life and Metamorphosis of the Phoronid Phoronopsis harmeri. (abstract via Europe PMC)SRC-DSC-9BC5AE232F