Lophophore

Freshwater bryozoan with lophophore extended
A brachidium, a lophophore support, visible between the valves of the Lower Jurassic (Pliensbachian) brachiopod Spiriferina rostrata (35 x 30 mm)

The lophophore is the characteristic feeding organ of four major groups of animals: the Brachiopoda, Bryozoa, Entoprocta, and Phoronida.[1] All lophophores are found in aquatic organisms.

  1. Introduction to the Lophotrochozoa - accessed 03 May 2010

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