Earthworm and leeches belong to the same phylum but there are certain features that distinguish them. Mention some of these characteristic features.
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♦Earthworm belongs to sub class Oligochaeta.
Whereas leech belongs to sub class Hirudinae.
♦The body of earthworm is divided into 100 to 120 segments.
Whereas the body of leech is divided into 37 to 40 segments.
♦ Earthworm feeds on organic matters like soil.
Whereas leech is sanguivorous and feeds on blood.
♦Earthworms are thin, elongated & round in structure & reddish-white in colour
Whereas Leeches are flat & short in structure & almost black in colour.
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♦Earthworm belongs to sub class Oligochaeta.
Whereas leech belongs to sub class Hirudinae.
♦The body of earthworm is divided into 100 to 120 segments.
Whereas the body of leech is divided into 37 to 40 segments.
♦ Earthworm feeds on organic matters like soil.
Whereas leech is sanguivorous and feeds on blood.
♦Earthworms are thin, elongated & round in structure & reddish-white in colour
Whereas Leeches are flat & short in structure & almost black in colour.
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