Annelids are considered closely related to mollusks. How are they different?

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Josh Tran
May 2, 2018

They do not have shells.

Explanation:

Annelids are also known as segmented worms, most commonly exemplified by the earthworm. These organisms have soft bodies with no tough outer protection. Mollusks also have soft bodies, but they are protected by a hard shell made of #CaCO_3#.

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