Principles of Biology
Principles of Biology
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ISBN: 9781259875120
Author: Robert Brooker, Eric P. Widmaier Dr., Linda Graham Dr. Ph.D., Peter Stiling Dr. Ph.D.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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The difference between nematodes and earthworms.

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The annelids consist of a large group of free-ranging tube worms, marine worms, earthworms and leeches. They vary in size ranging from < 1 mm- 3mm. The nematodes also called roundworms, are small, thin worms whose size varies from < 1 mm- 5 cm. They are present in the soil, marine and freshwater environments, and as parasites inside plants and animals.

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