Metameric segmented, lateral appendages, and longitudial and cirular muscle for locomotion is related with, which animal ?
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Nereis, an aquatic annelid possesses the above features.
What is an annelida?
- Free living found in soil, fresh water or sea but few are ectoparasites.
- Body is elongated, cylindrical and divided into segments or metameres by ring like grooves called Annuli and, hence, the phylum name is Anneiida.
- They possess longitudinal and circular muscles for locomotion.
Why Nereis called as an aquatic annelid?
Nereis possess lateral appendages, parapodia, which help in swimming.
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