Question

adaptive feature and Phylum of the earthworm

Answer 1

ADAPTIVE FEATURES

1) The earthworm lives in burrows inside the soil to protect itself from enemies and unfavourable conditions of the environment . These burrows are made partly by force and partly by eating the soil coming in its way .

2) It mainly feeds on the soil rich in organic matter or humus .

3) Respiration is mainly by skin .


PHYLUM

1) Earthworm belongs to the phylum Annelida .

2) The body of the individuals is divided into segments ( Externally and internally both ) . These segments are called metameres .

3) Unjointed chitinous setae are generally present on the body ( Except Leech ) .