Phylum Annelida Flashcards
Phylum Annelida consists of
- Earthworms
- Ringworms
- Segmented worms
Phylum Annelida can be found in which environments?
- Marine
- Freshwater
- Moist
What kind of symmetry is exhibited by Phylum Annelida?
Bilateral
Phylum Annelida consists of invertebrates that possess a
Coelom
How many tissues do Phylum Annelida maintain?
Three, making them triploblasts
What does the Phylum Annelida use for locomotion?
Parapodia or chitinous setae
Phylum Annelida has every body system besides
Respiratory system
What does the excretory system of Phylum Annelida contain?
Nephridia - tubes which open to the exterior
What does the nervous system of the Phylum Annelida contain?
A CNS, consisting of a brain and longitudinal nerve cord
Phylum Annelida has a complete digestive system consisting of
Crop + Gizzard
What is the function of a Crop?
Stores food
What is the function of the Gizzard?
Grinds up food
How are the genders within Annelids?
Can maintain separate sexes but can also maintain hermaphrodites
How is fertilization for Annelids?
Can be either external or internal
What is the system of organization for Annelids?
Organ-level
