Gnathostomulida -- taxonomic database

Problognathiidae Problognathia Diagnosis


Diagnosis of Problognathia Sterrer & Farris, 1975

Problognathiidae with very short rostrum (index ca. 0.6) and elongated mouth opening. Without a tail. Jaws with 2 short rows of teeth; a terminal tooth is developed. Basal plate broad (index ca. 0.3), the concave anterior edge set with teeth. Pharynx protrusile.


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