Differentiate between Platyhelminthes and Aschelminthes.
(b) Annelida and Arthropoda
(c) Mollusca and Echinodermata
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a.
b.
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a.
Platyhelminthes | Aschelminthes |
Include flatworms | Include roundworms |
Hermaphrodites | Sexes are separate |
No respiratory organ | Skin acts as respiratory organ |
Development is either direct or indirect | Development is direct |
b.
Annelida | Arthropoda |
They do not have any distinct head. | Their body is differentiated into head, thorax and abdomen. |
Exoskeleton is absent. | Body is covered by chitinous exoskeleton. |
Locomotion is done by setae, parapodia or suckers. | Three pairs of jointed appendages are present for locomotion. |
Respiration occurs through skin. | Respiration occurs through trachea or book lungs. |
E.g. Earthworm, Leech | E.g. Cockroach, Spider |
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