Annelids, which include earthworms and leeches, do not have a heart in the traditional sense. Instead, they possess a series of muscular structures called aortic arches, which function similarly to a heart by pumping blood through their closed circulatory system. These aortic arches help maintain blood flow and circulation within the segmented body of the annelid.
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