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Structural Organisation In Animals

Question
CBSEENBI11001714

Distinguish between the following

(a) Prostomium and peristomium

Solution

 

 

Prostomium

Peristomium

It is the lobe which overhangs the mouth and is used as a wedge to force open cracks in the soil.

It is the first body segment or buccal segement. It surrounds the mouth opening.

It is not a true segment and does not contain any organ. It is sensory in function.

Peristomium is the first true segement and contains organs.