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A&P Earthworm Terms
20 Parts of the Worm
Term | Definition |
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Dorsal | top part |
Ventral | bottom part |
Clitellum | makes mucus that dries up to form a cocoon |
Mouth | opening at the end allowing the intake of food consisting of particles of both living and dead substances |
Setae | bristle like structures that help the worm move |
Sperm Duct | openings in which sperm can pass through |
Sperm Groove | sperm moves along here from sperm duct to another worm |
Oviduct | tube through which eggs pass |
Anus | where excrement (poop) comes out |
Aortic Arches | surround the esophagus and function in pumping the blood throughout the body |
Ventral Blood Vessel | carries blood from the aortic arches to the rest of the body |
Dorsal Blood Vessel | returns blood to the aortic arches and has valves to prevent backflow |
Ventral Nerve Cord | connects the ganglia in each segment of its body with the cerebral ganglia and It coordinates movement |
Pharynx | moves food from the mouth to the esophagus |
Esophagus | carries food between the pharynx and the crop |
Crop | stores food |
Gizzard | grinds food |
Intestine | digests food |
Seminal Vesicles | store sperm produced by the earthworm |
Seminal Receptacles | paired organs that store sperm received from another worm during copulation |