Ecdysozoa - Wikipedia
Ecdysozoa (/ ˌɛkdɪsoʊˈzoʊə /) is a group of protostome animals, [11] including Arthropoda (insects, chelicerates (including arachnids), crustaceans, and myriapods), Nematoda, and several smaller phyla.
Introduction to the Ecdysozoa
The Ecdysozoa comprise one of the major groups within the animal kingdom, and it is also the largest since it includes both the arthropods (insects, spiders, and crustaceans) and the nematodes.
Ecdysozoa - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Ecdysozoa is a major clade within the Bilateria that includes various animal phyla such as arthropods, nematodes, and tardigrades. The defining characteristic of Ecdysozoans is the presence of a cuticle that is molted periodically, a process known as ecdysis.
28.4A: Superphylum Ecdysozoa - Biology LibreTexts
All members of this superphylum periodically molt or shed their cuticle as they grow. After molting, they secrete a new cuticle that will last until their next growth phase. The process of molting and replacing the cuticle is called ecdysis, which is the derivation of the superphylum’s name.
Current Understanding of Ecdysozoa and its Internal ...
Twenty years after its proposal, the monophyly of molting protostomes—Ecdysozoa—is a well-corroborated hypothesis, but the interrelationships of its major subclades are more ambiguous than is commonly appreciated.
Superphylum Ecdysozoa – Biology - UH Pressbooks
Both the nematodes and arthropods belong to the superphylum Ecdysozoa that is believed to be a clade consisting of all evolutionary descendants from one common ancestor. The name derives from the word ecdysis, which refers to the shedding, or molting, of the exoskeleton.
Introduction to Superphylum Ecdysozoa | Biology for Majors II
All members of this superphylum periodically molt, or shed their cuticle as they grow. After molting, they secrete a new cuticle that will last until their next growth phase. The process of molting and replacing the cuticle is called ecdysis, which is how the superphylum derived its name.
