Aquatic annelids (like Nereis) possess lateral appendages called , which help in swimming.

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Aquatic annelids (like Nereis) possess lateral appendages called , which help in swimming. (A) visceral hump (B) parapodia (C) radula (D) spicules

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Nereis is a genus of polychaete worms in the family nereidae. It possesses setae and parapodia. Parapodia are paired, lateral appendages extending from the body segments that helps in swimming.

Q. Aquatic annelids (like Nereis) possess lateral appendages called ______________, which help in swimming.

visceral hump

parapodia

radula

spicules

Nereis is a genus of polychaete worms in the family nereidae. It possesses setae and parapodia. Parapodia are paired, lateral appendages extending from the body segments that helps in swimming.