Features of Annelida

1. Elongated body made up of several ring like annulae/ somites/metameres.
2. Mesoderm lined true coelom is present.
3. Paired segmental nephridia perform excretion.
4. Closed circulatory system. Haemoglobin is present in Plasma.
5. Locomotory organs: Setae or Parapodia.
6. Trochophore larva is found in life cycle.

Examples: Tubifex,

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