Question

Distinguish between cockroach and earthworm by listing their special features

Answer 1

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Cockroach Cockroach belong to phylum arthropoda. Cockroaches are diecious (male or female). It means different organism have different sex. Breathing is through spiracles. They have ventral nerve cord for controlling their body. Locomotion is by jointed legs. Earthworm Earthworm belong to phylum annelid. Earthworms are hermaphrodites (monoecious). It means in one organism both the sexes are present Breathing is through moist skin. They have central nerve cord for controlling their body. Locomotion is by circular and longitudinal muscles with setae covering the body.

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