Answer
Earthworms perform gas exchange through their skin.
Work Step by Step
If an earthworm was submerged or even mostly covered by water, they would drown the same way as a human would if their lungs were filled with water.
Campbell Biology (12th Edition)
by Jane B. Reece, Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0135188741
ISBN 13:
978-0-13518-874-3
Chapter 42 - 42.5 - Concept Check - Page 944: 2
Update this answer!
You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.
Update this answerAfter you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.
