Asked by Karina Herrera on Jul 07, 2024

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A closed circulatory system is found in

A) insects.
B) snails.
C) clams.
D) earthworms.
E) scorpions.

Closed Circulatory System

A type of circulatory system where blood is confined to vessels and is kept separate from the interstitial fluid.

Earthworms

Invertebrate animals with a long, segmented body, living in soil and contributing to soil fertility through their activity.

Scorpions

Arthropods belonging to the class Arachnida, characterized by their venomous sting, used to kill prey and for defense.

  • Acquire knowledge about the essential adaptations in earthworms, with an emphasis on their reproductive and circulatory systems.
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Patrick RedigerJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Earthworms have a closed circulatory system where the blood stays within vessels and is not directly in contact with the body tissues. Insects, snails, clams, and scorpions have an open circulatory system where the body tissues are directly bathed in blood.