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What is the function of epiploic appendage?
The function of the epiploic appendage is actually unknown. These are small pouches of the peritoneum filled with fat and are situated along the colon.
What is the appendage of an earthworm?
On the outside: the setae (or tiny hairlike structures that help them move) and the mouth.On the inside: the brain, esophagus, crop, gizzard, intestine, 5 pairs of hearts, the nerve cord, and blood vessels.poke ito ng bulate
Is an appendage a muscle?
No, an appendage is a part of the body like an arm or a leg. A muscle is a group of tissues that works together to preform a function.
What is the function of setae?
Helps make a type of mucus like material for motivation and movement.
What does setae mean?
setae means setae wich is a sofa
Function of maxilliped?
an appendage modified for feeding, situated in pairs behind the mazillae.
What is the function of the setae on a worm?
Setae in annelids are stiff bristles present on the body. They help for example earthworms to attach to the surface and prevent backsliding during peristaltic motion. These hairs are what make it difficult to pull a worm straight from the ground. (finzio liflio)
What are earthworm bristles called?
The setae are small spines which are projected from the body wall by muscles to act as anchors in the surface that the worm is moving along. The muscle can also retract the setae The circular muscles contract and expand in co-ordination with the longitudinal muscle in series such as that if the posterior muscle are expanded and the anterior circular muscles are contracted the worm pushes and stretches its front end forward. The anterior muscles then expand to anchor its front end by use of the setae and the rear end is pulled forward. All this happens in a smooth and rhythmic motion.
What is the function of the central disk on the starfish?
The function of the central disk on the starfish is to regrow an appendage if one is cut off. It is where the arms of the starfish originate.
Is a trunk an appendage?
Yes. Appendage: A projecting part of an organism, with a distinct appearance or function. The trunk projects from an elephant, is easily recognizable and is used to breathing from, grasping, manipulating things, and spraying water.
How do you think the setae on each segment function in locomotion?
The setae may be extended to anchor some segments to the burrow wall so the worm has something to push, or pull against, as it moves other segments through the soil.
What Segment of the worm contains no Setae?
What segment of the worm contains no no Setae ?
