Question

cuticle of earthworm is secreted by
a) peritoneum b)muscular layer c)epidermis d)hypodermis

Answer 1

The cuticle of earthworm is secreted by the epidermis or epidermal cells.

Answer 2

The cuticle of an earthworm is secreted by the epidermis.

Answer: Option(c)

Explanation:

This is the protective layer of the invertebrates and it protects the animal from any mechanical and chemical damages.

There are many functions of the cuticle of the animals like it can protect the skin of the animal to dry it up.

This type of animal stays in the soil so their environment is very rough so cuticle helps to protect them from the rough soil particles.