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Which of the following animals helps to maintain fertile soil?
A) polychaetes
B) leeches
C) tapeworms
D) hookworms
E) earthworms
Earthworms
Terrestrial invertebrate worms belonging to the phylum Annelida, known for their role in aerating soil and breaking down organic matter.
Polychaetes
A class of annelid worms characterized by segmented bodies and paired, bristle-like appendages, commonly found in marine environments.
Leeches
Aquatic or terrestrial annelids that have a sucker at each end and are known for their ability to attach to and feed on the blood of animals.
- Comprehend the environmental functions and adjustments of marine invertebrates, particularly in relation to their methods of feeding and strategies to evade predators.
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- Comprehend the environmental functions and adjustments of marine invertebrates, particularly in relation to their methods of feeding and strategies to evade predators.
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