Rhynchocoela
Rhynchocoela is a phylum of marine invertebrates commonly known as ribbon worms or proboscis worms. These animals are characterized by a long, extensible proboscis, a muscular tube housed within a cavity called the rhynchocoel. This proboscis is used for capturing prey and can be deployed with great speed and force. The phylum comprises over 1,000 described species and is divided into two classes: anopla and enopla.
Rhynchocoelans are typically soft-bodied and unsegmented, with a complete digestive system. Their body plan includes a
Reproduction in Rhynchocoela is diverse, with both sexual and asexual methods observed. Some species are hermaphroditic,