Which one of the following annelid structures or events is not correctly paired with its role in locomotion?

A. longitudinal muscles contract-segment becomes thick and short
B. fluid in coelom-provides a hydrostatic skeleton
C. septum-allows each segment to move independently
D. circular muscles contract-segment becomes thin and long
E. chaetae-provides gas exchange surface for body muscles


Answer: E

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