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Moniligastrida

oligochaete order
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The Moniligastrida are an order within the subclass Oligochaeta, which are segmented worms belonging to the phylum Annelida. These worms are characterized by having male gonopores located on a segment posterior to the testes, a clitellum that is one cell thick, and four pairs of setae per segment. They can range in size from minute to up to 3 meters long. Examples of genera within this order include Moniligaster and Drawida. Oligochaetes, in general, are known for their role in aerating and turning over soil, with earthworms being the most familiar example.12

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