Which Statement Best Describes How an Earthworm Moves

question 141

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes how an earthworm moves?

• A) It stretches its longitudinal muscles and pushes its fluid-filled body cavity forward.
• B) It forms pseudopods that ooze forward or backward.
• C) It uses the coordinated beating of many cilia.
• D) It alternates contractions of longitudinal and circular muscles.
• E) It contracts longitudinal muscles, which puts pressure on the hydrostatic skeleton and causes it to extend.

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