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Earthworm
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Biology
7th Grade
01/10/2014

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What is the structure of 6?

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Definition

esophagus

digestive system

Term

What is 14?

what system is it in?

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Definition

The brain

nervous system

Term

What is 1?

Which end of the worm is it on?

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Definition

mouth

anterior end

Term

What is 4?

Compare it to yours.

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Definition

It is the ventral nerve cord.

Our nerve cord is dorsal, the worms is on the ventral side.  Ours is protected inside the verbrae, the worms is not protected by any bones at all.

Term

What is 9?

What is its' function?

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Definition

This is the gizzard.

It grinds food.

Term

What is 8?

What is its' function?

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Definition

intestines

absords food

Term

What is 11?

What is its' function?

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Definition

Crop

stores and softens food

Term

What is 3?

What system is it in?

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Definition

pharnyx

digestive system

Term

Essay:

Explain how worms reproduce.

 

Definition
First the clitellem makes mucus, then the worms exchange sperm. The eggs and sperm fertilize outside the body. The fertilized eggs are wrapped in a egg capsule (or cocoon). Worms are hermaphrodites (both male and female).
Term

Essay

Explain three reasons worms are good for the soil.

Definition

1. loosen the soil

2. areate the soil

3. make new soil

4. turn the soil over

5. fertilize the soil

6. plants roots grow easier because of worms.

Term
What phylum is a segmented worm in?
Definition
Annelid
Term
What are the hair like bristles called?
Definition
setae
Term

What is right before 1?

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Definition
The lip of the worm is called prostomium
Term

What does Annelid mean?

 

Definition
segmented or ringed
Term
What is the importance of a tube within a tube body plan?
Definition
Tube within a tube body plan allows more time for the animal to abords nutrients from its food in the intestines.  Food enters one opening at one end and exits the other opening at the other end.
Term
What do the seminal vesicle make?
Definition
sperm
Term

What do the ovaries make?

What system are they in?

Definition

 eggs

reproductive

Term
What is a cast?
Definition
Earthworm poop! (feces)
Term

What is 10?

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Definition
anus
Term

What is the the lighter color band called?

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Definition
clitellum
Term

What is 5?

What direction is the blood flowing?

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Definition

ventral blood vessel

Blood is flowing toward posterior (the anus end)

Term

What is 13?

What system are they in?

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Definition

hearts

circulatory system

Term

What is 12?

What system is it in?

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Definition

dorsal blood vessel

circulatory

Term

What are the small whitish organs#7

What system is it in?

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Definition

testis

reproductive

Term

What is this organ? What does it do? What system is it in?

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Definition

nephron

removes liquid waste

excretory

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