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The characteristics that distinguish phylum Annelida worms from simple worms include (s)

A. nephridia, a heart, and, in some cases, jaws.

B. the lack of a true digestive system.

C. metamerism.

D. nephridia, a heart, metamerism and, in some cases, jaws.

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  1. Today, 06:09
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    Answer: D. nephridia, a heart, metamerism and, in some cases, jaws.

    Explanation:

    Since the organism in Phylum Annelida worms and simple worms seems very common but they have may differences, which are as following:

    Nephridia: Nephridia are the paired excretory organs that occur in the Annelida phylum. They discharge metabolic water from the body, I is not present in simple worms as roundworms. Heart: aortic arches are present in earthworms (Annelida), which pump blood out into the network of vessels that run in a circuit through the body. Metamerism: Metarism defines the segmented body characteristic of annelids which is not found in other simple worms. It is easily visisble in earthworms.

    Hence, the correct answer is D.
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