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Keith Landrum
on Oct 29, 2024
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Parapodia are characteristic of oligochaetes.
Parapodia
Paired, lateral extensions found in some annelids, such as polychaete worms, used for locomotion and respiration.
Oligochaetes
A subclass of earthworms characterized by having few bristles per segment, important for soil aeration and nutrient cycling.
- Elucidate the core structural components and distinct characteristics of important invertebrate phyla.
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Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the core structural components and distinct characteristics of important invertebrate phyla.