anomalins
Anomalins are a group of marine invertebrates belonging to the phylum Arthropoda. They are characterized by their segmented bodies, jointed appendages, and a hard exoskeleton. While the term "anomalin" is not a formally recognized taxonomic classification within zoology, it is sometimes used informally to describe certain unusual or aberrant arthropod forms. These might include species with unique morphological features, atypical life cycles, or those that defy easy categorization within established orders or families.
Historically, the term may have arisen from early observations of fossil arthropods or living specimens that