Definition: overall repetitive or reflective pattern in the body of one individual of this taxon. eg: bilateral symmetry, rotational symmetry, radial symmetry
Definition: The marine benthic biome (benthic meaning 'bottom') encompasses the seafloor and includes such areas as shores, littoral or intertidal areas, marine coral reefs, and the deep seabed.
Definition: muscular waves propelling an animal over a mucus layer overlaying the substrate; alternating regions of muscular contraction and expansion create traveling waves that shear the mucus, resulting in translation of the animal.
Definition: Component found in mineralized skeletal tissue, (a specialized form of biogenic tissue in which the extracellular matrix is mineralized, and which functions in mechanical and structural support.)
The environments in which many Rhaphistomellidae Bandel 2009 species are known to live. Select an environment to see its Rhaphistomellidae Bandel 2009 species checklist.
Rhaphistomellidae Bandel 2009 Habitats
The environments in which many Rhaphistomellidae Bandel 2009 species are known to live. Select an environment to see its Rhaphistomellidae Bandel 2009 species checklist.