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Gnathostomulidae Ratugnathia Diagnosis


Diagnosis of Ratugnathia Sterrer, 1991a

Fairly plump (index about 9) Gnathostomulidae with medium rostrum (index about 1); dorsalia present, ciliary pits lacking. With a massive, unpaired prepharyngeal gland. Jaws with 3 rows of very delicate teeth; basal plate with complex central structure.


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