BIS 2C Annelida Flashcards
segmented body
segments marked externally and internally. body structures repeated in each segment
hydrostatic skeleton
fluid filled cavity surrounded by muscles
contraction of circular muscles
elongation of body segments
contraction of longitudinal muscles
shortening of body segments
polychaete reproduction
usually dioecious. external fertilization and trochophore larva
clitellata reproduction
monoecious. internal fertilization. no trochophore larva
Polychaeta
paraphyletic group
sand worms, tube worms, clam worms
clitellata
oligochaete and leeches
clitellata features
- lack parapodia and tentacles
clitellum
thickened band in the middle of the body. secretes cocoon for protection of young
leeches
predators and blood sucking. produce anesthetics, blood thinnners and widen blood vessels