Polychaetas and Oligochaetes are Named for the Bristles That Are

Question

Polychaetas and oligochaetes are named for the bristles that are called  
A) ganglia.
B) cnidocyst.
C) chaetae.
D) radula.
E) flagella.

Accepted Answer

Polychaetas and oligochaetes are two different types of annelid worms. Polychaetes have many bristles on their body called chaetae, which serve a variety of functions such as locomotion, sensation, and defense. Oligochaetes have fewer chaetae, but still use them for movement and burrowing.