Phylum Annelida

"segmented worms"

"closed" circulatory system
most have small bristles called "setae"
Annelids are classified based on the relative number of setae

  Class Oligochaeta - earthworms (few setae)
  Class Polychaeta - marine sand worms (many setae)
  Class Hirudinea - leeches (no setae)
 
 

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