Glossary beginning with S
A glossary of morphological and diagnostic terminology
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