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Why cant you find a respiratory structure in the segments of the earthworm?
You DO find a respiratory structure in each segment of the earthworm. An earthworm uses its skin as the respiratory structure. Oxygen in the air dissolves in the moisture and mucus on the skin then diffuses into blood capillaries close to the skin to be transported to the rest of the body.
Why does an earthworm need to secrete mucus?
because to slid into things
What gland produces body mucus on an earthworm?
The answer is their salvary gland earth worms produce their body mucus because their salvary glands is produced that way. The answer is their salvary gland earth worms produce their body mucus because their salvary glands is produced that way.
The ring on an Earth worm that produces mucus during reproduction?
Earthworms does produce mucus. This is during reproduction.
Which animals uses skin to breathe?
frog or earthworm
What structures does an earthworm uses to eat?
they use their anuses to eat
Why is the skin of an earthworm moist?
earthworms have a moist skin due to the presence of mucus. we know that, an earthworm respires through its skin. the mucus on it helps the earthworm to respire efficiently. * hope this answer suited you...
How does an earthworm epidermis feel?
An earthworm's epidermis typically feels smooth and slippery due to the mucus that covers the skin. The skin is thin and delicate, providing protection and allowing for gas exchange with the environment.
Is earthworm two words?
No, it's one word :)
An earthworm uses its setae to?
The setae, or hair-like projections from each segment, help the earthworm anchor into the soil when burrowing and moving through the dirt. Without the help of the setae, a worm would have a harder time gaining enough traction to pull itself forward.
How does an earthworm increase its surface area to volume ratio?
An earthworm increases its surface area to volume ratio through its long and slender body shape. This allows for more surface area relative to its volume compared to a more compact shape. Additionally, the earthworm's body is covered in moist, permeable skin, which further increases its surface area for gas exchange and nutrient absorption.
In an earthworm is a respiratory system evident?
Earthworms breath through their skin, earthworms diffuse oxygen through a network of thin-walled capillaries which are found just under the skin.
