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Annelids: Segmented Worms with Medicinal Benefits

Annelids, segmented worms with a body cavity, include leeches used for medicinal purposes like preventing clotting and aiding blood flow. Polychaetes, bristleworms, fireworms, and earthworms play crucial roles in marine ecosystems and soil health.

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Annelids: Segmented Worms with Medicinal Benefits

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  1. Annelids

  2. 1. What are Annelids? 2. Segmented worms 2.They possess a coelom (body cavity)

  3. 2. Leeches 3. They are being used for medicinal purposes… how? 3. They are able to prevent clotting and aide in blood flow for surgeons and for other needed purposes.

  4. 2. Polychaetes: marine annelids. 3. Bristleworms & fireworms 3. “many stiff bristles”

  5. 2. Earthworms 3. Aerate soil for plant growth 3. Fertilize soil through wastes

  6. 1. Why is it beneficial for worms to exchange sperm?

  7. Giant earthworms

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