Blastozoa
Blastozoa | |
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Blastoids, an example of a single group of blastozoans. | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Echinodermata |
Subphylum: | Blastozoa |
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Blastozoa is a subphylum of extinct animals belonging to Phylum Echinodermata. This subphylum is characterized by the presence of specialized respiratory structures and brachiole plates used for feeding.[1] This subphylum ranged from the Cambrian to the Permian.
References
- ↑ Sprinkle, J. (1973). "Morphology and evolution of blastozoan echinoderms". Harvard Special Publication: Museum of Comparative Zoology.
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