Are setae present in earthworms?

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Earthworm:
It is an invertebrate.
It belongs to the phylum Annelida.
Its body is segmented and tubular.
Setae are the 'S' shaped stiff bristles present on the complete body of earthworm except for the first, last and clitellar segments.
They help in locomotion.

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