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The Earthworm

Chapter 14 - Structure of the Earthworm

AB
INTESTINELong tube that digests and absorbe food.
GIZZARDMuscular organ that grinds food.
CROPLarge storage organ between the esophagus and the gizzard.
ESOPHAGUSShort tube that carries food from the mouth to the crop.
PHARYNXA muscular tube between the mouth and the esophagus.
DORSAL BLOOD VESSELVessel on the top side of the worm that carries blood.
AORTIC ARCHES5 pair of muscular vessels that pump blood.
ANUSOpening of the digestive system that removes wastes.
CLITELLUMExterior capsule around the earthworm that secretes a mucus during reproduction.
MOUTHOpening of the digestive system in which food enters.
GIZZARDGrinds food into small pieces.
NEPHRIDIAExcretory organ that removes liquid wastes and nitrogen.
SETAEBristles that aid in movement
SEMINAL VESICLESStore sperm.
SEMINAL RECEPTACLESReceive and store sperm from another worm.
OVIDUCT OPENINGProduces the eggs and release them into the clitellum after the sperm are released.
PROSTOMIUMThe first segment of the earthworm.
COELOMThe body cavity of the earthworm.


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