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    This document discusses and compares the phyla Nemertea (ribbon worms) and Chaetognatha (arrow worms). It describes arrow worms as having curved chitinous grasping spines on the head for seizing prey, lateral stabilizing fins, being almost invisible in water but having two eyes useful for sensing motion and light. It notes they feed on copepods and larvae using cilia along the body, and can occur in high concentrations affecting commercially important species.

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    This document discusses and compares the phyla Nemertea (ribbon worms) and Chaetognatha (arrow worms). It describes arrow worms as having curved chitinous grasping spines on the head for seizing prey, lateral stabilizing fins, being almost invisible in water but having two eyes useful for sensing motion and light. It notes they feed on copepods and larvae using cilia along the body, and can occur in high concentrations affecting commercially important species.

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    Phylum Chaetognatha

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    This document discusses and compares the phyla Nemertea (ribbon worms) and Chaetognatha (arrow worms). It describes arrow worms as having curved chitinous grasping spines on the head for seizing prey, lateral stabilizing fins, being almost invisible in water but having two eyes useful for sensing motion and light. It notes they feed on copepods and larvae using cilia along the body, and can occur in high concentrations affecting commercially important species.

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    Phylum Nemertea & Phylum Chaetognatha

    Ribbon Worms Arrow Worms

    Phylum Nemertea & Chaetognatha

    Phylum Chaetognatha (Arrow Worms)

    Defining Characteristics

    A series of curved chitinous grasping spines on both sides of the head, for seizing prey Lateral stabilizing fins

    Phylum Nemertea & Chaetognatha

    Chaetognaths Habits

    Living Chaetognaths are almost invisible in the water Possess two eyes that are useful for sensing motion and light intensity

    Phylum Nemertea & Chaetognatha

    Chaetognatha Feeding

    A prey item is sensed by cilia along the body Feed on copepods, larval crustaceans, young fish and each other Can occur in very high concentrations several hundred per cubic meter Can have substantial effects on eggs and larvae some of which are commercially important

    Phylum Chaetognatha

    Reproduction

    Phylum Nemertea & Chaetognatha

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