What are the progressive structural features of annelids? How do oligochaetes differ from polychints?
1) What are the progressive structural features of annelids? 2) How do oligochaetes differ from polychints? 3) What adaptations do leeches have in connection with a parasitic lifestyle? 4) What is the importance of annelids in ecosystems?
1) Structural features of annelids are as follows:
* The body is divided into segments.
* Have a secondary body cavity – the whole.
* Closed circulatory system.
* Sense organs – on the head segments.
2) The difference is the presence of parapodia in polychaetal worms – special outgrowths.
3) Adaptations are as follows: 1. An extensive digestive system. 2. Two suction cups. 3. Anticoagulant properties of saliva.
4) Ringworms are of such importance in the ecosystem: food for animals, loosen the soil, are important in medicine.