SOLIDUM, Alfonso Gabriel P.

LBOBI12- XB1 December 5, 2022

TAN, Mariah Nikkaela Z.

LABORATORY EXERCISE 7 | PHYLUM ANNELIDA

I. Fill-up the table. For every genera/species in the table, identify the Class, order and
the common name based on the pre-lab discussion.

Class Order Genus / Species Common Name

Polychaeta Phyllodocida Nereis sp. Ragworm or clam worm

Polychaeta Canalipalpata Sabella sp. Peacock worm

Earthworm,
Clitellata Opisthopora Lumbricus sp. nightcrawler, or dew
worm.

Clitellata Arhynchobdellida Hirudo sp. Leech

II. Label and Identify. Using the photo specimens in our folder, label the parts accordingly
of all specimens. For each photo, indicate the genera or species of the specimen and type
of preparation (e.g. cross-section, dissected specimen) You may add more columns if
needed

Photo of Specimen with labeled parts Name of Specimen, Source and Stage

Peristomium Specimen: Nereis sp.

Jaw

Type of Preparation:
Parapodia
Cirri
Cirri Anus (Tentacles) Source: Found in sand or mud that is
(Tentacles) (Anterior) mixed with sand, but they are also found
(Posterior)
Prostomium amongst algae and eel grass, mussel
and barnacle beds, and beneath rocks
and woody debris in protected areas

Stage: Adult
 Specimen: Sabella sp.

Type of Preparation:

Source: It is found in shallow, tidal

waters with a bed of mud, sand or
Radiole gravel. It is sometimes found on rocks or
Mouth shipwrecks.

Stage: Adult
Tube

Specimen: Lumbricus sp.

Clitellum

Type of Preparation:
Mouth
Source: Anywhere there is moist soil and
dead plant material
Anus

Stage: Adult
Eyes Specimen: Hirudo sp.

Segment Type of Preparation:

Source: Found in shallow, protected

waters, concealed among aquatic plants
or under stones, logs and other debris.

Stage: Adult

Anus

Posterior sucker