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What are the organs of the simple excretory system of earthworms called?
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Features that distinguish earthworm from phylum platyhelminthes and phylum neinatoda?
Platyhelminthes are bilaterally symmetrical, nonsegmented, dorsoventrally flattened worms characterized by lack of coelom, anus, circulatory and respiratory systems, and exo- or endoskeleton. Nematoda are bilaterally symmetrical and usually tapered at both ends. Some species have separate sexes; others are hermaphroditic.Nematodes have a unique excretory system consisting, in simpler species, of one or two one-celled glands called renette cells and, in more highly specialized forms, of longitudinal excretory ducts. Earthworm (phylum annelid)- The body is annular, made up of segments that are most specialized in the rear. Earthworms have a simple circulatory system. They have two main blood vessels that extend through the length of their body: a ventral blood vessel which leads the blood to the posterior end, and a dorsal blood vessel which leads to the anterior end. Unlike platyhelminthes and nematoda, they do possess a body cavity (coelom).
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Similarities and differences of earthworm and human circulatory system?
Naturally human bodies are much more complex than those of worms. For instance, humans have skeletal system, while worms are invertebrates. They also have a very weak nervous system which doesn't allow them to feel any pain. Humans generally have good senses we can taste, touch, hear, smell, and see well (we can also feel pain). Worms only have eye spots which give them awareness on the level of light in their environment however don't actually give them vision. Worms have two main blood vessels: a dorsal and a ventral vessel. These vessels circulate blood from the head to the tail of their bodies. The blood is moved from waves of contraction in the vessel. Both humans and worms are alike in that they both have what is referred to as a 'closed circulatory system'. However in our system we have only one heart and the two fluids we transport are blood and lymph; meanwhile worms have 5 hearts which circulate blood. In a worms excretory system basically food goes in the mouth and comes out the opposite end. of an earthworm is very simple. In short, food goes in one end and comes out the other. Niphridia helps to absorb some water during the process. They are found in pairs in every segment except the first 3 and the last one. Niphridia are to worms what kidney's are to humans.
What is the name given to the heart of the earthworm?
EARTHWORMS AND REDWORMSWorms are a varied lot. You may have heard of roundworms, flatworms, tapeworms, earthworms, and who knows what other kinds of worms. None of them conjures up a particularly warm or pleasant feeling in most people. Worms have low reputations in human circles, often associated with some not-so-pleasant circumstances. But this activity may turn all that around as you dig into the subject of earthworms.Earthworms are members of the phylum Annelida, or ringed animals. They are fairly simple life-forms, put together from a number of disklike segments stuck together like a long flexible roll of coins. Earthworms have no internal skeleton like a fish, no hard protective exoskeleton like an insect, and no shell into which they can withdraw. Worms are flexible, elongated bundles of muscle, uniquely suited for life underground.The characteristic wriggling of earthworms is accomplished by the contraction of two kinds of muscles. When the short muscles that circle each segment (like lots of rings on a finger) contract, the worm gets thinner and longer. When the long muscles that connect all the segments contract, the head and tail are pulled toward each other, and the worm becomes short and fat. Depending on which end of the worm is anchored, the worm can move along the surface of the ground or through its burrow effectively in either direction, head first or tail first.Earthworm organs are quite different from ours, making it possible for them to live their very different lifestyle efficiently. Earthworms have five pairs of simple hearts that pump blood throughout the body. They have no lungs. Instead the blood flowing close to the worm's surface absorbs oxygen and releases carbon dioxide directly through the moist skin (called the cuticle). For this reason earthworms can live for some time in water if the oxygen supply is adequate. They don't drown per se, but they may suffocate if the oxygen content is low. This is why worms leave the soil and crawl out on the sidewalk during a heavy rain-they are seeking oxygen. Earthworms are not adapted to feed in water, however, so they would starve to death in due course.Instead of a nose, ears, and eyes, earthworms have a nervous system throughout their bodies that controls actions in response to environmental stimuli, such as vibrations, heat, cold, moisture, light, and the presence of other worms. They have no brain, however, so worms do not ponder their lowly lot in life, nor do they plan a strategy for obtaining their next meal or crossing the sidewalk safely.Reproduction. Like all animals earthworms have effective strategies for begetting their own kind. With earthworms it is not a matter of boy meets girl, but rather a simpler matter of worm meets worm. All worms carry two sets of sexual organs, but they cannot fertilize their own eggs-mating is still a necessary part of reproduction. Mature earthworms have an enlarged band some distance from the head. This enlarged clitellum plays an important role in reproduction.In mating, two worms approach each other nose to nose. With their bodies touching, they slide past each other until their heads are a bit past the clitellum. Both worms pass sperm through an opening located between the head and the clitellum, into a temporary holding receptacle in the other worm. The two worms separate. The clitellum secretes a liquid that solidifies into a flexible tube. As the tube lengthens, the worm backs out of it. Soon the tube covers the front part of the worm. The worm lays a few eggs inside the tube, deposits some of the stored sperm, and withdraws from the tube, leaving the eggs and sperm inside the tube. The ends of the tube pinch off to form a cocoon, and the whole thing shrinks to a tidy package about the size of a fat grain of rice. The cocoon is left alone sitting on or just under the surface of the soil. The worm continues to produce cocoons until the sperm is used up. Cocoons are durable, can overwinter in cold climates, and can wait out hot dry spells in arid environments. After 3 weeks (ideal conditions) or longer the cocoon opens, and out sallies the next generation.Food. Earthworms feed on decomposing organic material, mostly vegetation, from the surface of the soil and within the soil itself. In the process of burrowing and feeding they process tons of soil in a typical pasture or garden, improving the quality of soil for plants and other animals. There are some 1800 species of earthworms worldwide. Some are tiny, no more than 2 cm (1") at maturity. At the other end of the scale are the Australian giants that average about 3 m (10') in length, and the record holder, a South African gargantuan measuring 7 m (22') in length. Not to worry-the largest earthworms in North America are the common night crawlers, which can reach a length of little more than 30 cm (12").What to do when they arrive. Worms may be kept in shipping container for short periods. Upon arrival, mist with water to moisten, but do not make soil wet. Worms can be kept in the refrigerator for short periods of time. To maintain worms for a longer period of time, keep at room temperature in diffused light, feeding crushed dead leaves or cornmeal sprinkled over the surface of the soil. Add rich soil (preferably humus) as needed, and remove any mold as it appears.
What are the organs of the simple excretory systems of earthworms called called?
nephridia
What are the organs of the simple excretory system of earthworm's called?
nephridia
What are the organs of the simple excretory systems of earthworms?
nephridia
What is the excretory system of a planarian?
Planaria ,which lives in fresh water ,has two strands of branching excretory tubes that open to the outside of the body through excretory pores .The simple tubular excretory is called protonephridium,Which is a network of closed tubules without internal openings.Tubular system is spread through out the body.Located along the tubulesare bulb like Flame cells
How are earthworms more complex than tapeworms?
Tapeworms have skin, intestines and reproductive organs. They are very simple creatures unlike the earthworm. Earthworms have a brain, Aortic arches, a clitellum, segments, intestines, reproductive organs, a crop, gizzard, Dorsal nerve cord, Cuticle (skin) satae, mouth and anus.
Can a living thing be called a simple organism with organs?
No, but hannah smith is a simple organism.
What is a fluid filled space separating an animal's digestive tract from the body wall known as?
The space is called the coelum, and provides cushioning of the digestive system in earthworms and some other simple animals. It allows the organs to function independently of the external structures.
What are samples of simple-many celled animals?
earthworms
Is kidney connective muscle nervous or epithelial tissue?
Simple cuboidal epithelium lines the surface of small excretory ducts in various organs and glands in the body and compose some of the kidney tubules in the cortex of the kidney.
What system protects internal organs from harmful bacteria sunlight and injury.?
That system is called as integumentary system. in simple word it is called as skin.
What are the simple tube-shaped organs through which mollusks eliminate nitrogen-containing wastes called?
Its going to be a.gills
How do cells from the excretory system transform into organs?
Simple answer: They don't. Long answer: Cells do not transform into organs. They make up organs. Complex cellular signals are given by Homeobox genes during embryonic development, positioning individual cells to multiply, specialize, and arrange themselves properly before birth.
