Glossary beginning with S

A glossary of morphological and diagnostic terminology
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S

Segments

Earthworms are in the Phylum Annelida (segmented worms) so are divided in segments

Seminal vesicles

where the worms own sperm is generated

Setae

the bristles on the worm

Spermathecae

the sacks within the worm where sperm from another worm is stored

Spermathecal pores

pores where the spermathacea are connected with the exterior of the worm

Scratchpads developed and conceived by (alphabetical): Ed Baker, Katherine Bouton Alice Heaton Dimitris Koureas, Laurence Livermore, Dave Roberts, Simon Rycroft, Ben Scott, Vince Smith