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This isn't a real advantage to an earthworm. This is because they are not able to reproduce by themselves. They may be hermaphrodites, but it doesn't help them much. ADVANTAGE- when they have "sex" with another worm (touching the clitellum together), it doesn't matter where exactly it touches, as long it touches they are able to reproduce. That is the only advantage. (Which I think is kind of stupid)
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoThey can reproduce with any other earthworm of the same or similar species. Evolutionarily, they have the advantage over worms of the same sex in that when a mass extinction occurs and there is a need to recolonize, there is no need for two earthworms of a specific gender. Because mass extinction lowers biodiversity to begin with, the advantages of this system far outweigh the disadvantages.
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∙ 15y ago1.can repopulate 2 times as fast (because all worms reproduce)
2. saves them the time of finding a mate
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∙ 11y agoThey have reproductive organs that are different from humans. They reproduce differently from us.
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∙ 11y agoThey can reproduce with any earthworm of the same or similar species.
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∙ 13y agothe answer is the earthworms has both body parts.
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∙ 12y agoBecause it has both male and female reproductive parts.
They include seminole vesicles which means they can be a boy or girl.
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Do earthworms have a placenta?
Nope - Earthworms are hermaphrodites - in that they have both male and female reproductive organs. During mating they exchange sperm - and lay eggs a few days later which hatch into tiny earthworms.
Do earthworms lay eggs?
The correct answer is, no, they do not have a specific gender. Earthworms are known as androgynous, meaning that the organism has both male and female organs. So if you would have to say they have a gender, androgynous would be the answer.
Do snail or earthworms travel faster?
earthworms travel faster
What bacteria are in earthworms?
The bacteria in earthworms is called Eisenia Fetida it's in most earthworms
Why are earthworms and leeches in different class?
earthworms penises are longer
What does it mean earthworms are hermaphrodites?
the answer is the earthworms has both body parts.
What does hermaphrodite genetalia look like?
There are no humans that are functionally hermaphrodites, but many animals such as earthworms are hermaphrodites.
Are leeches hermaphroditic?
Yes, like earthworms, leeches are hermaphrodites.
How many types of earthworms are there?
There are over 4 thousand different types of earthworms. They are hatched from a cocoon, can regrow segments, and they are hermaphrodites.
Can worms be gay?
Depends on which worms and how you define "gay." Earthworms, if I recall my biology classes, are hermaphrodites.
Do earthworms have a placenta?
Nope - Earthworms are hermaphrodites - in that they have both male and female reproductive organs. During mating they exchange sperm - and lay eggs a few days later which hatch into tiny earthworms.
Are earthworms hermaphradites?
Yes earth worms are hermaphrodites. This means they have both male and female sex organs.
Why are earthworms described as hermaphrodites?
earthworms are hermaphrodites because they contain both male and female reproduction parts
Does an earthworm have to produce sperm and egg for fertilization to occur?
earthworms are hermaphrodites so all they need is another earthworms with which they can exchange sperms so they're eggs can be fertilized.
Where earth worm blood is produced?
Earthworms have a "closed" circulatory system that is coelemic fluid that flows through its body. Earthworms also respirate through their skin, and are true hermaphrodites.
Are all plants hermaphrodites?
Well they have Female and male parts but yeah they are considered hermaphrodites.
How can you tell if a night crawler is a girl or a boy?
Earthworms (night crawlers) are hermaphrodites, having both male and female reproductive organs.
