Enoplians are characterized by amphids shaped like ovals, stirrups, or pouches.

With the advent of phylogenetic analysis, a reorganisation has been necessary, moving the Triplonchida here to create three orders and expanding it.

[4][3] Enoplia is regarded as the earliest nematode branch, according to recent phylogenetic analysis.

[5] Enoplia is mentioned as a sister clade to Dorylaima and Chromadoria.

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