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What phylum do segmented worms belong to and what does the term mean?
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∙ 15y ago
The phylum is Annelida. I believe the word comes from Latin and the Latin word means "little ring". I suppose this is referring to the small ring shapes segmented worms are made up of.
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∙ 13y agoit is Phylum Annelida.
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this is in my science h.w today too lol...I found out it's called ANNELIDA!!! but if ya know im trying to figure out the answer to a worms common name for phylum!!! if ya know let meh know...thnxxx yo
