Write down the characteristics of phylum Annelida?  

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Answer :

i) They are found in moist soil, ponds, river and sea.

ii) Most animals are free living but some are parasites.

iii) Their bodies have external and internal segmentation called metameric

segmentation.

iv) They have well developed digestive, circulatory, reproductive and excretory

systems.

v) Their common examples are earthworm, neries etc.  

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