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How does an earthworm move?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Earthworm**: An earthworm is an invertebrate animal that resembles a long, segmented worm. 2. **Examine the Structure**: The underside of an earthworm has many tiny projections known as bristles or "setae." 3. **Function of Bristles**: These bristles provide friction, allowing the earthworm to grip the soil and prevent slipping. ...
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    integumentary and pharyngeal nephridia are exonephric
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