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Question
CBSEENBI12002613

Which one of the following correctly describes the location of some body parts in the earthworm Pheretima?

  • Two pairs of  accessory glands in 16-18 segments

  • Four pairs of spermathecae in 4-7 segments

  • One pair of ovaries attached at intersegmental septum of 14th and 15th segments

  • Two pairs of testes in 10th and 11th segments

Solution

B.

Four pairs of spermathecae in 4-7 segments

In earth, two pairs of testes are found in 10th and 11th segments, accessory four glands in 17th and 19th segments, four pairs of spermatheca from 6th 9th segment and one pair of ovarises in 13th segment.