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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.
What is the front of an earthworm called?
it has slime on the covering of it's body!
Define movement of earthworm?
earthworms move by it body shape when earthworms extension of body rear part Rolex the backer part of body then they move forward
What are the seven main body parts of an earthworm and what do they do?
stumach
Does a earthworm have a segmented body?
yes it is in the phylum annelida meaning segmented body
What do the bristles on the underside of the earthworm's body do?
The bristles along the body of an earthworm are called the Setae, they are used as anchors as the earthworm moves along. The earthworms will anchor the rear of the body as it extends the front then anchor the front of the body as it contracts the rear. The setae are extended and contracted in sequence to match the movement of the body.
Why would the earthworm have bristles on the outside of its body?
Mobility aids, and vibration sensors.
Do worms have bristles on their body?
The bristles along the body of an earthworm are called the Setae, they are used as anchors as the earthworm moves along.Read more: What_do_the_bristles_on_the_underside_of_the_earthworm's_body_do
What are the bristles used by the earthworm to move in the soil but cannot be seen?
The bristles along the body of an earthworm are called the Setae,which are set along its segmented length. In all the body segments except the first, last and clitellum, there is a ring of S-shaped setae embedded in the epidermal pit of each segment.
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.
What happen to the shape of the earthworm when the circular muscles contract?
The segments elongate when the circular muscles contract.
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.
What is the function of a nephridia on a earthworm?
The function of an earthworm's nephridium is to excrete wastes from the earthworm's body.
Do Earthworms have bristles on their saddle?
The saddle does have bristles underneath as well as on the rest of the body. The bristles help the worm to move from place to place.
Where is porphyrin of earthworm found?
Porphyrin of earthworm is found in the epidermis or the body wall.
What is the front of an earthworm called?
it has slime on the covering of it's body!
What is a body covering of an earthworm?
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