< Animal Phyla
![](../../I/Trichoplax_adhaerens_photograph.png.webp)
Trichoplax adhaerens, the sole species within the Phylum Placozoa.
- Placozoa
- Name Meaning: Plate animals
- English Common Name: none
- Major distinguishing characteristics:
- Approximate number of species described: 1
Natural History
Taxonomy
Anatomy
The Fossil Record
Quiz
- Placozoa Quiz
References
This article is issued from Wikiversity. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.