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What structures help an earthworm move through the soil and where are they located?
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The Setae, located on the underside of the worm.
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Which structures help the earthworm grip the ground as it moves?
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What structures help the earthworm grip the ground as it moves?
The structures that help earthworms and most other worms in the annelida phylum are called setae. These are bristle-like structures that act almost like feet and grip the surface the earthworm is moving on.
What does a setae on a earthworm do?
Setae are bristles or hair-like structures that help attach the earthworm to the ground and create friction so if an earthworm is going down a hill, it would slide down but actually continue to move through hydrostatic pressure.
Which structures help fish navigate through the water?
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What Features of the earthworm help it to live in soil?
its cylinder like shape and its sliminess helps it be able to slide through the soil with ease.
What is the function of the intestines in the earthworm?
The intestines help carry the earthworm's waste to the anus, where it is expelled from the worm.
What is the function of the septum in an earthworm?
Septums help separate an earthworm's internal cavities into sections of different organs.
Do earthworm help stabilize the soil?
Yes!
Do eyespots help an earthworm get around?
Yes,
How does an earthworm help soil?
Earthworms help by fertilizing the soil with their waste.
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.
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.
