Single Choice

In Pheretima, clitelium is concerned with

ABurrowing
BCopulation
CFormation of cocoon
Correct Answer
DCopulation between two earthworm

Solution

The clitellum is a thickened glandular and non-segmented section of the body wall near the head in earthworms that secrete a viscid sac in which eggs are deposited. To form cocoon for its eggs, the clitellum secretes a viscous fluid.
So, the correct answer is option C.


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