Question

Give the name of structure found in the intestine of earthworm meant for absorption.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Typhlosoles occur in bivalve mollusks, lampreys and some annelids and echinoderms. In earthworms, it is a dorsal flap of the intestine that runs along most of its length, effectively forming a tube within a tube, and increasing the absorption area by that of its inner surface.

Answer 2

Answer:

Instead of being coiled like a mammalian intestine, an earthworm's intestine large mid - dorsal tongue like fold is present called typhlosole which increases surface area to increase nutrient absorption by having many folds running along its length.