As you examine a soil sample under your microscope, you note the presence of tiny, wormlike organisms. You immediately suspect that these creatures are nematodes. The presence of which characteristics would support your hypothesis? Check all that apply.

_____ longitudinal but not circular muscles.
_____ separate male and female individuals.
_____ shedding of the integument.
_____ a tough, collagen-based cuticle.
_____ abundant flame cells,


__X__ longitudinal but not circular muscles.
__X__ separate male and female individuals.
__X__ shedding of the integument.
__X__ a tough, collagen-based cuticle.
_____ abundant flame cells,

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