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Well developed and concentrated nervous system. Consists of 3 parts: the central, peripheral, and sympathetic nervous system. Figure: Nervous System of Earthworm. Image Source: Meridian Technical Charter High School. 1. Central nervous system It comprises of the anterior nerve ring or brain ring and the posterior ventral nerve cord. Nerve ring Comprises of cerebral ganglia … Read more Nervous System of Earthworm
Earthworms are simple, commonplace creatures, are of greater economic value to human beings in different ways. Our earth would be an afar different place without them. They have both useful and harmful aspects of mankind. Useful effects of Earthworm In Agriculture They are beneficial but sometimes they may damage the young and tender plants. They … Read more Economic Importance of Earthworm
Earthworms have well-developed sense organs or receptor organs. Simple in structures. Reacts to a number of stimuli with the help of 3 types of sense organs: epidermal receptor, buccal receptor, and photoreceptor. Figure: Sense organs of Earthworm. Image Source: Studio Biology. Epidermal receptors Distributed all over the epidermis but more abundant on lateral sides and … Read more Sense Organs of Earthworm
Digestive System of Earthworm consists of the alimentary canal and the digestive glands. Image Source: https://digestivesystemgroup2.weebly.com/earth-worm-lumbricus-terrestris.html Earthworm Alimentary Canal Complete straight tube throughout the length of the body from mouth to anus. Mouth constitutes its anterior and anus its posterior openings receptively. Functionally regionated into various parts i.e. mouth and buccal chamber, pharynx, esophagus, gizzard … Read more Digestive System of Earthworm