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Annelid-like

Arthropod-like

Presence of a cuticle (nonchitinous) that is periodically molted; similar attachment of muscle fibers to exoskeleton

Phylum Tardigrada or ìwater bearsî also have features in common with both annelids and arthropods

One of the most interesting features of tardigrads is their ability to undergo cryptobiosis