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Chapter 39.2, Problem 1CC
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The reason that the septa are the important features of the earthworm skeleton.

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Septa are the separations of the earthworm’s body that helps in separation of the internal cavities that helps in keeping the organs into different sections. The septum also helps in the movement of the earth worms and rotation in any direction thus allowing flexibility to the body.

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