Animal Phyla/Onychophora
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Euperipatoides kanangrensis, a velvet worm. 
- Onychophora
- Name Meaning: Claw bearer
- English Common Name: Velvet worms
- Major distinguishing characteristics: Legs tipped by chitinous claws
- Approximate number of species described: about 200 modern
Natural History
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[edit | edit source]References and Further Reading
[edit | edit source]- Onychophora at Wikipedia
- Onychophora at Tree of Life
- Onychophora at Encyclopedia of Life