Earthworm Dissection Guide
Characteristics Segmented worms Include Earthworms, Leeches, clam worm Classification: Domain- Eukarya Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Annelida
Classification Is in the domain Eukarya because they contain Kingdom Animalia because they are Phylum because they are
External Anatomy
Cocoon (produced from the clitellum) Approx. 20 Earthworms are in each cocoon Only 2-4 survive
Internal Anatomy: Reproductive System
Earthworm Respiration Breath through their skin Must remain moist Move to the surface during rainstorms to prevent drowning Take in O2 and release CO2 during cellular respiration – to make ATP (energy)
Internal Anatomy: Circulatory System * Closed Circulatory system (blood carried in vessels) *Five Aortic Arches or pumps
Digestive System Extracellular digestion Within digestive tube