Asked by Jessica Aline on Jun 14, 2024

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How do leeches differ from other annelids?

A) They are aquatic.
B) They do not have segmentation.
C) They cannot reproduce sexually.
D) They do not have a nervous system.
E) They do not have setae or parapodia.

Leeches

Blood-sucking or carnivorous aquatic or terrestrial worms, belonging to the class Hirudinea.

Setae

Bristle-like structures found on the bodies of some animals, such as insects and earthworms, used for sensation, locomotion, or attachment.

  • Identify the environmental functions and adjustments of invertebrates within their habitats.
  • Describe the mechanisms of movement, nutrition intake, and breathing across different invertebrate species.
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moshantos phoenixJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Leeches differ from other annelids primarily because they do not have setae or parapodia, which are bristle-like structures or appendages found in many other annelids for movement and anchorage.