What is Cycliophora?

Q: What is Cycliophora?


A: Cycliophora is a platyzoan phylum consisting of a single genus called Symbion.

Q: Why were Cycliophora put in their own phylum?


A: Cycliophora were put in their own phylum because they are so different from other animals.

Q: When were Cycliophora discovered?


A: Cycliophora were discovered in 1995.

Q: How many species of Cycliophora have been found so far?


A: So far, three species of Cycliophora have been found.

Q: Where do Cycliophora live?


A: Cycliophora live on the bodies of cold-water lobsters.

Q: What is the size of the feeding stage of Cycliophora?


A: The feeding stage of Cycliophora is about 0.3 mm long and 0.1 mm wide.

Q: What is the life style of Cycliophora?


A: The life style of Cycliophora is commensal, which means they feed on the leftovers from the lobster's own meals.

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