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Q: Why are parapodia absent in leeches?
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How many parapodia are found per segment in earthworm?

Earthworms do not have parapodia.


What is a parapodia?

parapodia is referred to zoology lol if anyone else finds the answer lEMME KNOW


What animal has setae but lacks parapodia?

Earthworms


What is the function of parapodia?

Locomotion & Oxygen Exchange


What phylum consists of worms with parapodia?

Phylum Annelida.


Parapodia are found on what type of annelids?

The marine annelids that have many setae and parapodia are called polychata. They usually have antennae on the front of their heads and they live in marine environments.


What is the hirudinea and oligochaeta?

Hirudinea are leeches. many are predators that feed on other invertebrates, but some are parasites that suck blood. body usually flat, chaetae(each segment has 4 pairs of chaetae, bristles that provides traction for burrowing) absent, sucker at anterior and posterior ends, parasites, scavengers.Oligochaeta: freshwater, marine, and terrestrial segmented worms such as earthworms, reduced head, no parapodia, chaetae present. ^_^


How is parapodia different from tube feet?

Parapodia are paired appendages found on polychetes, or marine worms, which are used for movement. Tube feet are found on echinoderms, like sea stars, which are also used for movement.


Do leeches have arms?

No, leeches are limbless.


Are leeches deposit feeder?

No, leeches are parasites.


Are leeches coelomate?

Yes , leeches are coelomates .


Where are leeches?

Leeches are annelids comprising the subclass Hirudinea. There are fresh water, terrestrial, and marine leeches.