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Gymnolaemata

Class

Gymnolaemata is a class of bryozoans, mostly marine and sessile, that grow on the surfaces of rocks, kelp, and in some cases other animals such as fish. Their feeding tentacle crown, the lophophore, is extended by muscles pulling on the front wall of the body. The class includes the majority of living bryozoan species.

Facts
Taxonomic Rank
Class 2
Member Count Band
Over 1000 Species 3
Era First Appeared
Ordovician 4
Classification
Living or Extinct
Yes 1
Sources
1. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ135050, descriptionView the Source
2. Wikipedia: Gymnolaemata
Wikipedia
  • Introduction
    Gymnolaemata are a class of Bryozoans.
  • In Group: Bryozoan Classes, Lead
    Gymnolaemata are a class of Bryozoans. Gymnolaemata are sessile, mostly marine organisms and grow on the surfaces of rocks, kelp, and in some cases on animals, like fish.
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3. Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank): Taxon metrics for Gymnolaemata
Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank)Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCount
Quote, Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCount
"speciesExtantCount": 4845
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4. Paleobiology Database: Taxon record for Gymnolaemata
Paleobiology DatabaseTaxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)
Quote, Taxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)
"taxon_name": "Gymnolaemata" ... "firstapp_max_ma": 486.85 ... "early_interval": "Tremadocian"
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Wikidata: Gymnolaemata
Wikidata Q135050, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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