Chapter 25, Problem 16STP

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The benefit of segmentation in animals.

Introduction:

Segmentation can be defined as division of animal’s body in different regions. this is observed in the worms, especially cestodes.

Segmentation in animals provides the ability to locomote and protection of the sensitive organs from damages. The segmentation also allows the organism to separate the compartments of body. This separation helps in performing several complex activities at once.

Explanation of Solution

Segmentation in animals provides the ability to locomote and protection of the sensitive organs from damages. The segmentation also allows the organism to separate the compartments of body. This separation helps in performing several complex activities at once.