Pheretima · Earthworm

Pheretima belongs to phylum Annelida (segmented worms).

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumAnnelida

Classification of Pheretima

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumAnnelidaSegmented worms
Common nameEarthworm
NCERTClass 11 Biology, Chapter 4: Animal Kingdom

Why it's in Annelida

Annelida: Body divided into segments (metameres); true coelom; nephridia for excretion; closed circulatory system.

Other NCERT examples of Annelida

NereisSandwormAnnelidaMarine, with parapodia for swimming.
HirudinariaBlood-sucking leechAnnelida

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