Which are the sensory organs of an earthworm? Describe their functions.

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(N/A) $\rightarrow$ Earthworms do not possess eyes,but they have light and touch-sensitive receptor cells that allow them to distinguish light intensities and detect vibrations in the ground.
$\rightarrow$ They possess specialized chemoreceptors that react to chemical stimuli.
$\rightarrow$ These sensory organs are primarily located on the anterior part of the earthworm's body.

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