Questions and Answers
What is the main function of rhabdites in turbellarians?
To form a protective mucous sheath around the body
What is the middle layer of cells between the outer layer of circular muscle and the gastrodermis?
Parenchymal cells
What is the primary function of the gastrodermis in turbellarians?
To secrete enzymes that aid in digestion and absorb the end products of digestion
What is the function of adhesive glands in turbellarians?
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What is the primary means of locomotion in turbellarians?
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What is the function of the mucus sheet laid down by turbellarians?
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What is the role of pharyngeal glands in turbellarians?
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How do turbellarians exchange respiratory gases with their environment?
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What is the function of protonephridia in turbellarians?
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What is the function of the statocyst in turbellarians?
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