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The small bristles on earthworms are called setae.
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 when it is not required.
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Do Worms Have Bristles?
Yes, the have setaeThe small bristles on earthworms are called setae.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 when it is not required.Read more: What_are_the_small_bristles_earth_worms_have
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 do earth worm protect themselves?
Different worms have different defence mechanisms. Some are toxic, whereas others have sharp spines (bristles) that stick into and cause pain in potential attackers.
Are worms smooth?
Earthworms might look smooth but they have bristles, called setae, that help to hold them in their tunnels.
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