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How do earthworms breathe?


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Earthworms:

  1. Earthworms are invertebrates that are commonly found in soil and feed on organic matter.
  2. They belong to the phylum Annelida.
  3. They improve soil structure and enhance the nutrient content of the soil.

Breathing process in earthworms:

  1. Earthworms do not have any special organ for breathing.
  2. They breathe via their skin. It intakes oxygen which is directly diffused into the bloodstream.
  3. The skin of the earthworm must remain moist for oxygen intake and to expel carbon dioxide.

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