Gnathostomulida Gnathostomulida

Gnathostomulida - Definition and Overview

Jaw worms
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Gnathostomulida
Order:Gnathostoma


Gnathostomulids, or jaw worms, are a small phylum of microscopic marine animals. They appear closely related to rotifers and their allies, together making up the Gnathifera. Gnathostomulids have no fossil record.

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