Body Wall of Earthworm Short Notes

Body Wall of Earthworm

Body Wall of Earthworm Short Notes

In this article we will discuss about the body wall of earthworm

Body Wall of Earthworm

  • Body wall is the protective cover of the body and also helps in respiration and movements
  • Body wall is composed of four layers
    1. Cuticle: Outermost, thin, non-cellular and made up of collagen fibre
    2. Epidermis: Made up of columnar epithelium, It contain secretory glands cells and sensory cells
    3. Muscular layer: Circular and longitudinal. These help in movement
    4. Coelom: filled with alkaline whitish fluid, It consists of water, salts, proteins and granulocyte
  • Functions of body wall
    • Maintains the shape of the body
    • Protects the body from mechanical injuries
    • Body wall provides protection from harmful germs

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