Ribbon worm, any member of the invertebrate phylum Nemertea (sometimes called Nemertinea, or Rhynchocoela), which includes mainly free-living forms but also a few parasites of crustaceans ...

The new species that was first spotted during sport dives at Ría de Arosa, Spain, belongs to the phylum Nemertea, a group of predatory worms that use venom to immobilize their prey. It has been ...

But what about all the other worms out there? With more than 1,000 species of ribbon worms (phylum Nemertea), most found in the ocean, there is a huge range of sizes and lifestyles among the ...

In the study, researchers compiled data on 35 species of ribbon worms in the phylum Nemertea, snipping heads and tails from individuals in 22 species. They discovered that all of the species could ...

The phylum Nemertea, commonly known as ribbon worms, has long presented taxonomic challenges due to their morphological similarities and cryptic diversity. Recent advances in molecular ...

Genetic sequencing confirmed that Pararosa vigarae belongs to the Lineidae family within the phylum Nemertea. Ribbon worms have few external features, making traditional classification methods ...

Ribbon worm, any member of the invertebrate phylum Nemertea (sometimes called Nemertinea, or Rhynchocoela), which includes mainly free-living forms but also a few parasites of crustaceans, mollusks, ...

The phylum includes ~1300 described species ... A survey of Oman's marine waters has revealed over 100 species of ribbon worms (Nemertea), marking the first systematic study of these marine ...

As a member of Nemertea, a phylum of predatory worms that use venom to subdue their prey, it’s also a proficient hunter. It was discovered off the Northwest coast of Spain where it lurks under ...