Nephrozoa

In this article, we will address the topic of Nephrozoa, an issue of great relevance today that has sparked a deep debate in different areas. For a long time, Nephrozoa has been a source of interest and study due to its multiple implications and repercussions on society. In this sense, it is crucial to analyze and reflect on Nephrozoa from different perspectives, in order to understand its true scope and possible consequences. Throughout the next few lines, we will explore the different aspects of Nephrozoa and try to offer a broad and comprehensive vision of this complex and fascinating topic.

Nephrozoa
Temporal range: Ediacaran - Present,
EchinodermChordataEcdysozoaHemichordataLophotrochozoaPlatyzoa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Subkingdom: Eumetazoa
Clade: ParaHoxozoa
Clade: Bilateria
Clade: Nephrozoa
Jondelius et al., 2002
Subdivisions
Synonyms

Eubilateria Ax, 1987

Nephrozoa is a proposed major clade of bilaterian animals. Under this hypothesis, Xenacoelomorpha forms the earliest diverging branch of Bilateria, with all other bilaterians placed in Nephrozoa. It contrasts with the Xenambulacraria hypothesis, which instead posits that Xenacoelomorpha is most closely related to Ambulacraria (usually placed as deuterostomes).[1][2][3][4][5][6] Which hypothesis is correct has been debated, and as of 2024 the issue is unresolved.[7][8] The clade is named after a key synapomorphy of the group: the presence of specialized excretory organs known as nephridia.[9]

Below is a proposed phylogenetic tree of Nephrozoa:

Bilateria

References

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