Question

Epidermis of earthworms is made up of single layer of(a) Columnar cells
(b) Cuboidal cells(c) Squamous cells
(d) Ciliated cells

Answer 1

Epidermis of earthworm is made up of single layer of ciliated cells

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct option is (a) (Columnar cells).

The epidermis of earthworms is made up of a single layer of columnar epithelial cells, which contains the secretory gland cells of the earthworm body.

Explanation:

The earthworm has the following layers in its body wall.

1. Cuticle layer
2. Epidermis layer
3. Circular muscle layer
4. Longitudinal muscle layer and coelomic epithelium.

The epidermis or the outermost layer of earthworm contains a single layer of columnar cells.