CYCLOSTOMATA

Cyclostomes are jawless vertebrates. They are characterised by having an elongated eel-like body, circular mouth, slimy skin and are scaleless. They are ectoparasites or borers of other vertebrates. Petromyzon (Lamprey) and Myxine (Hagfish) are examples.

Fig – A jawless vertebrate: Petromyzon

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