Question

in pheretima, Clitellum occur in segments
(A) 15-17
(B) 14-16
(C) 13-15
(D) 12-14​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Correct option is

B

14, and 16

The clitellum is a thickened glandular and non-segmented section of the body wall located in 14, and 16 segment of the earthworm that secretes a viscid sac in which the eggs are deposited.

The clitellum is part of the reproductive system of earthworm. It also secretes a viscous fluid to form a cocoon for it's eggs. In earthworms the clitellum can only be seen when the worm is sexually mature.

So, the correct option is '14, and 16'.