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How do earthworms avoid loss of water from their gas exchange surface during unfavouable condition?
Earthworms have a specialized skin that is covered in a thin layer of mucous which helps to keep their gas exchange surface moist. This mucous layer acts as a barrier to prevent water loss through evaporation. Additionally, earthworms can retract into their burrows during unfavorable conditions to reduce exposure to dry air and conserve moisture. Finally, earthworms have a well-developed excretory system that helps regulate their internal water balance, allowing them to survive in a variety of environmental conditions.
What else can I help you with?
Which organism has a gas exchange surface adapted for a terrestrial environment?
earthworms.
Do earthworms mate for life?
No, earthworms do not mate for life. They reproduce sexually by copulating with another earthworm in order to exchange sperm. After mating, each earthworm goes its separate way to continue its activities.
Why do earthworms crawl to the surface when it rains?
Earthworms crawl to the surface when it rains because the moisture helps them breathe easier and move around more freely.
Why do earthworms come up to the surface when it is raining?
Earthworms come up to the surface during rain because the ground is saturated with water. If they stay underground, they will drown.
Do earthworms have lungs?
The moist skin of earthworms is used for gas exchange. Furthermore, their closed circulatory systems contain blood vessels close to the skin which allow for the exchange of O2/CO2. Reference = Biology 191 laboratory manual
Why do earthworms surface after rain?
Earthworms surface after rain because the moisture softens the soil, making it easier for them to move around and breathe. They come to the surface to avoid drowning in waterlogged soil and to search for food.
Why do earthworms crawl to the surface when it rains?
So they don't drown
Is it true that earthworms only come to the surface when their holes are filled with water?
No
How do earthworms dry out in the sun?
they crawl onto the earths surface and sit there to fry to death
Why can you see an earthworms when it is raining?
Because they rise to the surface- to avoid being frowned in their burrows.
How do earthworms respond to there environment?
they go down in the dirt when it is warm. when it is cold they go to the surface.
What provides a large surface area for gas exchange?
Your lungs provide a very large surface area for gas exchange.
