Earthworms have no skeleton but during burrowing, the anterior end becomes turgid and acts as a hydraulic skeleton. It is due to
A
Gut peristalsis
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B
Setae
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C
Coelomic fluid
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D
Blood
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Solution
The correct option is C Coelomic fluid The hydraulic skeleton is the system of support found in soft-bodied invertebrates, which relies on the incompressibility of fluids contained within the body cavity. In earthworms, the coelomic fluid is under pressure within the coelom and therefore provides support for internal organs. Due to the hydraulic skeleton, during burrowing, the anterior end becomes turgid and aids in relaxation of longitudinal muscles.