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Some aquatic annelids have something akin to gills, and the others do gas exchange through the body wall. They have no respiratory system as such. Wikipedia has some additional information, and a link is provided.

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What are annelids?

Annelids are a type of segmented worms found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial habitats. They have a cylindrical body with ring-like segments and exhibit bilateral symmetry. Examples of annelids include earthworms, leeches, and marine bristle worms.


The section of swollen segments in certain annelids that secretes the mucus that forms a cocoon is known as the?

The section of swollen segments in certain annelids that secretes the mucus that forms a cocoon is known as the clitellum. This specialized reproductive structure is involved in the formation of egg capsules for reproduction in annelids like earthworms.


Are annelids prokaryotic?

No. They are eukaryotic as are all animals cells.


What features distinguish annelids from roundworms?

There's many of them, but here are some of the bigger ones; Annelids, unlike roundworms (or flatworms for that matter) are segmented. That is after all how they get their name (annelida = little ring). Annelids also have a very complex organ system. Roundworms only possess a reproduction system as they usually live in an organism's intestines and don't need to digest food. Annelids posses both a reproduction system, and a digestive system as well as a circulatory system. As they are true coelomates their organs and organ systems are organised rather than just kinda' being tossed in there. =)


Do annelids have a complex organ system?

Yes, annelids have a relatively complex organ system compared to other invertebrates. They have a well-developed digestive system, a closed circulatory system, a nervous system with a ventral nerve cord, and excretory organs called metanephridia. Overall, annelids exhibit a higher level of organization than simpler invertebrates.