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It would automatically be assumed that an earthworm does not have a exoskeleton because of the way they look and feel. They are very flexible and soft to the touch.

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Earthworms belong to the phylum Annelida, which are characterized by having soft, flexible bodies. Unlike organisms with exoskeletons, such as insects or crustaceans, earthworms have a hydrostatic skeleton that allows them to move and burrow through soil efficiently. The lack of a hard outer covering like an exoskeleton enables earthworms to navigate through narrow spaces and absorb nutrients through their skin.

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