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That it lacks an abdomen, antennae, compound eyes, exoskeleton, legs, and thorax is a reason why earthworms are not insects.
Specifically, all insects have a body divided into a head, thorax and abdomen; compound eyes; an exterior skeleton; a pair of antennae; and three pairs of segmented legs. An earthworm is recognizable by its streamlined body which has muscles, segments and setae. It lacks antennae, jointed legs, and segmented body parts.
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What is the Earthworm scientific name?
The earthworm's scientific name is Lumbricus terrestris.
What is the scientific name for a earth worm?
The scientific name for an earthworm is Lumbricus terrestris.
What happen to the shape of the earthworm when the circular muscles contract?
The segments elongate when the circular muscles contract.
What is earthworm poop called?
Earthworm poop is called castings or vermicast. It is a nutrient-rich fertilizer produced by earthworms as they digest organic matter in the soil.
What is the FULL scientific name of a scale insect?
The full scientific name of a scale insect is typically in the genus and species format, such as Ceroplastes sinensis for the Chinese wax scale insect.
Is earthworm an insect?
No, it doesn't have six legs or more so it can't possibly be an insect.
What makes up the environment of an earthworm?
what makes up the environment of an earthworm
What makes up the environment of earthworm?
what makes up the environment of an earthworm
What produces sperm in a earthworm?
Meiosis, then the earthworm has sex and makes new babies
Is a earthworm a vertebrates?
An earthworm and all insects are invertebrates because they lack an internal skeleton, especially because they don't have a backbone.Well to tell you an earthworm is an invertebrate.An earthworm is an invertebrate.
Is a earthworm invertebrate or vertebrate?
They are invertebrates because they are an insect and all insects do not have a backbone. YUPPIE that is my answer boo ya
Is a earthworm a vertebrate invertebrate?
They are invertebrates because they are an insect and all insects do not have a backbone. YUPPIE that is my answer boo ya
Do earthworms have bones?
No, but they have cartilage. That's what makes the Earthworm move!
What does the sperm duct opening in an earthworm do?
It makes the sperm.
Worms Skeletal system?
A earthworm does not have a skeleton. It has bristles on each segment called setae that help the earthworm move. Earthworms have no limbs. The earthworm has two sets of muscles; one that makes it long and thin and one that makes it fat.
Does an earthworm make tunnels under the ground to keep it moist?
an earthworm makes tunnels in the ground and keeps it moist.So it wont dry out.
What is the difference between the resiparatory organ of an insect and an earthworm?
I believe thre types of lungs are the differance. Not quite sure the name of the earthworm lung but spiders have what are called book lungs that have several layers that resemble "pages" flf
