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Earthworm Voc Terms
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 loving and dead substances |
Setae | Bristle like structures that help the worm move |
Sperm D. (Duct) | Openings in which sperm can pass through |
Sperm G. (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 Vessels | Carries blood from the aortic arches to the rest of the body |
Dorsal Blood Vessels | Returns blood to the aortic arches and has valves to prevent backflow |
Ventral nerve | Connects the ganglia in each segment of its body with the cerebral ganglia. 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 |