Articulata is a Latin word meaning articulated or jointed. In
taxonomy
Taxonomy is the practice and science of categorization or classification.
A taxonomy (or taxonomical classification) is a scheme of classification, especially a hierarchical classification, in which things are organized into groups or types. ...
, it is used to refer to various subdivisions.
It may refer to:
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Articulata (Brachiopoda)
Rhynchonelliformea is a major subphylum and clade of brachiopods. It is equivalent to the former class Articulata, which was used previously in brachiopod taxonomy. Articulate brachiopods have many anatomical differences relative to "inarticulate ...
, one of two main divisions of the brachiopods having two valves with an articulating hinge
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Articulata (Crinoidea)
Articulata are a subclass or superorder within the class Crinoidea, including the only living crinoid species. They are commonly known as sea lilies (stalked crinoids) or feather stars (unstalked crinoids). The Articulata are differentiated from ...
, a subclass of crinoids, the only such to survive past the Paleozoic era
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Articulata (Cyclostomata)
Articulina is an extant suborder of bryozoans in the order Cyclostomatida.
Families in this suborder include:WoRMS (2015)Articulina.''In'': Bock, P. and Gordon, D. (2015). World List of Bryozoa. Accessed through World Register of Marine Specie ...
, a group of cyclostome bryozoans, also known as Articulina
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Articulata (superphylum), a possible superphylum consisting of Annelida and Panarthropoda
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