Annelida: Segmented Worms Characteristics

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What is the main characteristic of the body of Annelida?

  • It is spherical and segmented
  • It is flat and bilateral
  • It is elongated, soft and divided into ring-like segments (correct)
  • It is elongated and hard

How do Annelida breathe?

  • Through gills
  • Through tracheae
  • Through lungs
  • Through the moist body wall (correct)

What type of digestive system do Annelida have?

  • Complex
  • Simple
  • Complete (correct)
  • Incomplete

What is the function of nephridia in Annelida?

<p>Excretion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do some Annelida live?

<p>In moist soil and some are aquatic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Annelida?

<p>They have a hard exoskeleton (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the ring-like segments in Annelida?

<p>To facilitate movement and peristalsis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of having a body cavity in Annelida?

<p>It provides a space for the digestive system to expand (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are some Annelida parasitic, like leeches?

<p>To obtain nutrients from their host (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Annelida and other phyla that also have a segmented body?

<p>Their body is typically soft and moist (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Annelida (Segmented Worms)

  • Annelids are mostly aquatic, but some species live in moist soil, and a few are parasitic, such as leeches.

Body Structure

  • Annelids have an elongated, soft body divided into ring-like segments.

Digestive System

  • The digestive system is complete, extending straight from the mouth to the anus.

Respiration

  • Annelids breathe through their moist body wall.

Body Cavity

  • A body cavity is present in Annelids.

Excretory System

  • Annelids have special organs for excretion called nephridia.

Examples

  • Earthworms (Fi) are an example of Annelids.

Annelida (Segmented Worms)

  • Annelids are mostly aquatic, but some species live in moist soil, and a few are parasitic, such as leeches.

Body Structure

  • Annelids have an elongated, soft body divided into ring-like segments.

Digestive System

  • The digestive system is complete, extending straight from the mouth to the anus.

Respiration

  • Annelids breathe through their moist body wall.

Body Cavity

  • A body cavity is present in Annelids.

Excretory System

  • Annelids have special organs for excretion called nephridia.

Examples

  • Earthworms (Fi) are an example of Annelids.

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