Term for Identification: Second International

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Short Answer

Term for identification: Second International

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Definitions:

Nemerteans

The phylum of animals commonly known as ribbon worms; each has a proboscis (tubular feeding organ) for capturing prey.

Proboscis

A long projection originating from an animal's head, particularly in insects, that serves for either eating or detecting stimuli.

Spongocoel

The central cavity of a sponge.

Mesophyll

Photosynthetic tissue in the interior of a leaf; sometimes differentiated into palisade mesophyll and spongy mesophyll.