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Phylum Tardigrada
Class Heterotardigrada
Phylum Tardigrada
Class Eutardigrada

This class of tardigrade is characterized by the presence
of
lateral cirri.

The Eutardigrada lack lateral cirri.

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The Class Mesotardigrada is also included in the phylum Tardigrada. This class is represented only by one genus species usually found in hot springs.

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Website Authors: Karen Lindahl and Professor Susie Balser in affiliation
with Illinois Wesleyan University. Last revised 2 Oct. 1999.