Why does the earthworm have so many pores?

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2007-12-03 14:39:43 · 4 answers · asked by mybro22 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology

Through the pores the coelomic fluid oozes out so as to keep the skin moist which is necessary for cutaneous respiration.

2007-12-07 14:08:11 · answer #1 · answered by Ishan26 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

So, it can breath under the soil.
Also, to digest the food/waste it consumes.

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2007-12-03 22:42:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

to keep moist and food absorbtion

2007-12-03 22:47:31 · answer #3 · answered by purtypatti 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

so it can take in oxygen thru it's skin cause it doesn't have lungs

2007-12-03 22:47:18 · answer #4 · answered by low_hd_rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋