Single Choice

The clitellum is a distinct part in the body of earthworm,it is found in?

ASegments 13 - 14- 15
BSegments 14 - 15 - 16
Correct Answer
CSegments 12 - 13 - 14
DSegments 15 - 16 - 17

Solution

The clitellum is a thick glandular and nonsegmented section of the body wall in the form of a prominent circular band, present in segments 14-15-16 in the earthworm. Clitellum secretes mucous and albumin which helps in the formation of the cocoon and is used for fertilization of eggs.
So,the correct answer is 'Segments 14-15-16' .

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