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    Phylum

    Annelida
    L. ANNELLUS, LITTLE RING
    REVIEW QUESTIONS
    1. Describe the general body plan and/or key features of
    annelids.
    2. What are the different organ systems that can be found in the
    annelid body?
    3. How do annelids move?
    4. Explain the mechanism of feeding, digestion, gas exchange,
    and excretion in annelids.
    5. How do annelids reproduce?
    GENERAL
    CHARACTERISTICS
    • Freshwater, marine, terrestrial, parasitic
    • Metameric (segmented), bilateral symmetry
    • Hydrostatic skeleton (except in leeches)
    • Acellular external cuticle
    • Sometimes called “bristle worms” because,
    except for leeches, most annelids bear tiny
    chitinous setae that helps anchor segments
    during locomotion to prevent backward slipping
    or for aquatic forms, it is used for swimming
    • Presence of true coelom
    GENERAL
    CHARACTERISTICS
    • Modification of the nervous system such as the presence
    of cerebral ganglia (brain)
    • Closed circulatory system with muscular blood vessels
    and aortic arches (“hearts”) for propelling blood
    • Respiratory gas exchange through skin, gills or parapodia
    • Excretion via metanephridia (primitive “kidney”)
    • Reproduction: hermaphrodite or separate sexes, asexual
    in some (budding)
    • Well-developed nervous systems with a nerve ring of
    fused ganglia present around the pharynx
    BODY PLAN
    • Typically with two-part head (Prostomium and
    peristonium), series of segments (metameres) and a
    terminal pygidium bearing an anus
    • Contraction of longitudinal muscles causes the
    segment to shorten and become larger in diameter
    while contraction of the circular muscles causes it to
    lengthen and to become thinner
    • Crawling motion via peristaltic contraction
    • Distinct clitellum (reproductive structures) in
    Oligochaetes and leeches, reproductive structure
    present about 1/3 of the way down the body
    • Clitellum generates mucus that aids in sperm transfer
    and gives rise to a cocoon within which fertilization
    occurs
    • Some are monoecious (earthworm and leeches) or
    dioecious (polychaetes). Cross fertilization
    (reciprocal insemination) is preferred in
    hermaphroditic animals.
    REPRODUCTION
    LIFE CYCLE
    PHYLUM ANNELIDA
    CLASS POLYCHAETA
    All are marine
    Segments show well developed lateral outgrowths, called
    parapodia, with many setae.
    A distinct head is present with eyes, tentacles, cirri and
    palps.
    PHYLUM ANNELIDA
    CLASS OLIGOCHAETA
    Fresh water and terrestrial worms are included
    Head is not distinct
    Setae are in each segment
    Clitellum is present
    All are bisexual animals
    Complete digestive system
    PHYLUM ANNELIDA
    (SUB)CLASS HIRUDINEA

    Fresh water, marine or terrestrial worms


    Parasitic or predators
    Setae are absent
    Suckers usually present
    Bisexual animals and fertilization is internal
    ECOLOGICAL
    RELATIONSHIP
    Parasitic and commensal symbioses with other species in
    their habitat.
    ADDITIONAL
    REFERENCES
    https://www.oercommons.org/courseware/module/15079/stud
    ent/?task=6
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQb7Xq0enTI&t=34s

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