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Anything that provides friction helps with locomotion. When animals move, they push against the ground. Whatever helps them push is going to help. This includes bristles, hair, claws, and scales.
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How do bristles help earthworms?
The bristles are called setae or chaetae. They are 's' shaped and are made up of chitine. They aid in locomotion.
Do worms have bristles on their body?
The bristles along the body of an earthworm are called the Setae, they are used as anchors as the earthworm moves along.Read more: What_do_the_bristles_on_the_underside_of_the_earthworm's_body_do
How does an earthworm's circular and longitudinal muscles aid in movement?
Their short bristles or hairs are a great aid to them as well as the peristalsis of their locomotion.
Where does crayfish have bristles?
Crayfish have swimmerets on the abdomen.
Do Earthworms have bristles on their saddle?
The saddle does have bristles underneath as well as on the rest of the body. The bristles help the worm to move from place to place.
Show pictures of worms with legs?
Ever seen one? No, some might have bristles though..that are tiny projections made for locomotion
What do the bristles on the exterior of an earthworm help it to do?
Called setae, the tiny bristles on each segment of a worm help it move through soil as well as grip another worm when mating.
What are the Bristles on the ventral surface of a worm called?
They are setae. They help the worm move, like little legs.
Does locomotion help iguana's survive?
yes, they did.
Is cilia and flagella harmless?
anyways they help in locomotion
How do bristles help the earthworm in its movement?
Bristles also known as setae. They work as legs; they grip to soil with the setae. Setae also can dig through soil.
Do most annelids have external bristles called setae?
Yes, most annelids have external bristles called setae. Animals like earthworms use them to help them move.
