How is the respiratory system of beings of the phylum Annelida characterized?

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Muskan Anand

2 years ago

Respiration in annelids can be cutaneous or branchial. Cutaneous respiration occurs due to the rich vascularity under the epidermis. The gills, present in aquatic annelids, are located in the parapodia (false claws) that have an extensive capillary net.

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