Lumbricus Terrestris (earthworm) Flashcards
1
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Female genital pore
A
Opening to female reproductive system
2
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Male genital pore
A
Opening to male reproductive system
3
Q
Clitellum
A
Helps in reproduction
4
Q
Setae
A
Pushes against ground to allow worm to move
5
Q
Buccal pouch
A
Inside of the mouth
6
Q
Pharynx
A
Moistens food and adds enzymes to begin digestion
7
Q
Esophagus
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Connects pharynx to crop
8
Q
Crop
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Stores food
9
Q
Gizzard
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Grinds food up
10
Q
Intestine
A
Absorbs nutrients
11
Q
Hearts (5)
A
Pump blood
12
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Dorsal blood vessel
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Carries blood back to hearts
13
Q
Cerebral ganglion
A
Brain
14
Q
Seminal vesicle
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Makes sperm
15
Q
Seminal receptacle
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Receives and holds sperm
16
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Septa
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Separates segments
17
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Nephridia
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Acts as a kidney and removes wastes
18
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Mouth
A
Opening to digestive system; buccal pouch