Entoprocta

American

[en-tuh-prok-tuh] / ˌɛn təˈprɒk tə /

noun

a small phylum of invertebrates comprising the entoprocts: considered a subphylum of Bryozoa, from which it is distinguished by having the anus of the polyp near the mouth within the crown of tentacles.

Etymology

Origin of Entoprocta

< New Latin, equivalent to ento- ento- + -procta < Greek -prōkta, neuter plural of -prōktos, adj. derivative of prōktós anus, rectum

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The former is the only representative in fresh water of the Entoprocta and has only been found in N. America.

From Freshwater Sponges, Hydroids & Polyzoa by Annandale, Nelson

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