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Earthworm
Earthworm
earthworm?
PRESENTED BY: SADIA HAIDER (30)
How to dissect an earthworm?
PURPOSE:
We dissect an earthworm in order to observe the external and internal
structures of earthworm anatomy. Name the organs that make up various
systems of the earthworm.
Classification of earthworm
Phylum: Annelida
Class: Clitellata
Family: Lumbricidae
Order: Megadrilacea
Genus: Lumbricus
Specie: terrestris
Material required:
Safety goggles
Dissecting pins
Gloves
Forceps
Lab coat
Scissors
Scalpel
Handlens
Dissecting tray
Preserved earthworm
Procedure:
Clean up:
Disinfect your tools with rubbing alcohol. Wash your hands with soap and warm
water. Thoroughly remove any blood or other remnants of the body from your
workspace.
How to dissect an earthworm?
Observation:
Draw the labelled diagram of structures of earthworm.
Result:
We dissected an earthworm and, observed and studied all internal and external
structures.