Question

Describe Clitellum in earthworm and what are its function ?

Answer 1

Its main function is to store the eggs of the worm. ... The clitellum is a thick, saddle-like ring found in the epidermis (skin) of the worm, usually with a light-colored pigment. To form a cocoon forits eggs, the clitellum secretes a viscous fluid. This organ is used in sexual reproduction of some annelids

Answer 2

The clitellum is a thick, saddle-like ring found in the epidermis (skin) of the worm, usually with a light-colored pigment. To form a cocoon for its eggs, the clitellum secretes a viscous fluid. This organ is used in sexual reproduction of some annelids.

Its main function; is to store the eggs of the worm. ... The clitellum is a thick, saddle-like ring found in the epidermis (skin) of the worm, usually with a light-colored pigment

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