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Give an account on phylum Annelida.

Phylum Annelida:

i. Earthworms, leeches and marine worms belongs to this phylum.


ii. They are segmented worms.


iii. They have a body cavity called coelom.


iv. They have movable bristles called setae which help in their movement.


v. They have a nervous system with brain.


vi. They have Nephridia which help to remove metabolic wastes.


vii. The most common larva is trochopore.



Earthworms



Leech


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