PHYLUM ANNELIDA Flashcards
what phylum are segmented worms
phylum annelida
it includes earthworms, polycheate worms and leeches
phylum annelida
are often called segmented worms due to their characteristi of metamerism or true segmentation which gives them a ringed appearance
annelida
annelid are often called
segmented worms
key characteristics of annelida
metamerism or true segmentation
characteristic which gives them a ringed appearance
metamerism or true segmentation
they share metamerism with arthropods and chordates
annelida
annelida share the character of metamerism with —- and —–
arthropods and chordates
annelida is derived from the Latin word
annellus
it means small ring
annellus
its phylum name is derived from the Latin word annellus
annellida
they show parasitic and commensal symbioses with other species in their habitat
annellida
annelida are found in ——, —–, —–, and —–
marine
terrestrial
freshwater
presence of water or humidity
the presence of —– or —- is a critical factor for the survival of annelida
water or humidity
annelids have a true —-
coelom
a body cavity completely lined with mesoderm
true coelom
gives the body wall and digestive system can move independently of each other, internal organs can become more complex and like their closed circulatory system
true coelom
it can assist with respiration, circulation and excretion
coelomic fluid
mollusks, annelids, and arthropods are all
protostomes
protos means
first
the embryonic opening is the
mouth
echinoderms and chordates are
deuterostomes
they have anus as their first opening and mouth being second —– meaning deutero
deuterostomes
3 groups of annelida
polychaeta
oligochaeta
hirudinea