clade · Scientific classification

Spiralia

Classification in context

Lineage

Advanced classification

Complete source lineage, including intermediate ranks. The standard view uses Life and the eight principal ranks.

Records in this collection

3 published profiles in this branch.

Within this taxon

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Species · Lumbricus terrestris complex

Lumbricus terrestris

This large earthworm maintains deep burrows and pulls surface litter into the soil. Its activity mixes organic material with mineral soil and …

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Species · Octopus

Octopus vulgaris

Eight flexible arms, a soft body and rapidly changing skin make the common octopus an effective coastal predator. The name once covered …

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Species · Octopus

Octopus cyanea

The day octopus is a reef-dwelling cephalopod of the tropical Indo-Pacific. Unlike many octopuses that hunt mainly at night, it often searches …