Earthworm Prelab Formative Quiz

What taxonomic phylum do earthworms belong to?

• Mollusca

• Arthropoda

• Annelida

• Chordata

What does the term 'Oligochaetes' mean?

• Many segments

• Multiple hearts

• No eyes

• Few bristles

How many species of earthworms are described worldwide?

• Less than 1,000

• Over 10,000

• About 100

• Over 5,000

What is the primary habitat requirement for earthworms?

• Moist environment

• Dry environment

• Salty water

• Tree bark

How many species of earthworms are there in the British Isles?

• 100

• 15

• 50

• 31

What is the first segment of an earthworm's body known for?

• Encloses the mouth

• Contains the heart

• Stores food

• Holds the brain

What can the fleshy, muscular lobe on the first segment of an earthworm do?

• Excrete waste

• Sense light

• Extend to grab food

• Seal the mouth

What helps earthworms to grip surfaces as they move?

• Suction cups

• Retractable bristles

• Sticky slime

• Tiny feet

Who was one of the first biologists to study earthworms?

• Charles Darwin

• Gregor Mendel

• Louis Pasteur

• Isaac Newton

What did Charles Darwin investigate about earthworms?

• Their intelligence and senses

• Their ability to fly

• Their hearing ability

• Their color vision