The segmented worms: invertebrates whose bodies are divided into a linear series of repeating ring-like segments, each typically carrying its own set of internal organs. Annelida includes earthworms, the marine bristle worms (polychaetes), and leeches, and its earthworm members are foundational soil engineers in terrestrial ecosystems worldwide.
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Member Species/Taxa CountApproximate described-species (or, for a genus, described-taxon) count; continually revised as species are newly described, reclassified or synonymized. Taxonomic Rank Scientific Name Classification
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Source Wikidata: Polychaeta
Source Wikidata: Sipuncula
Source Wikidata: Spoon Worm
Additional Source Wikipedia: EchiuraLead
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1. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ25522, descriptionView the Source 2. Catalogue of Life
Wikidata: Annelida
Wikidata: Polychaeta
Parent Taxon Of: Bristle Worm, Wikidata P171 (parent taxon) claim, rank=normal, target=Q25522 (Annelida)View the Source Wikidata: Sipuncula
Parent Taxon Of: Peanut Worm, Wikidata P171 (parent taxon) claim, rank=normal, target=Q25522 (Annelida)View the Source Wikipedia: Annelid
WikipediaIn Group: Major Animal Phyla, LeadQuote, In Group: Major Animal Phyla, Lead
Annelids (), also known as segmented worms, are animals that comprise the phylum Annelida (; from Latin anellus 'little ring').
Wikipedia: Echiura
WikipediaParent Taxon Of: Spoon Worm, LeadQuote, Parent Taxon Of: Spoon Worm, Lead
Once treated as a separate phylum, they are now considered to belong to Annelida.
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