Question

Name the respiratory pigment in earthworm

Answer 1

Answer:

haemoglobin

The blood of earthworm is red due to presence of respiratory pigment haemoglobin.

Answer 2

Dear Student,

◆ Answer -

The respiratory pigment in earthworm is haemoglobin.

● Extra information -

• Earthworms have closed type of circulatory system. Haemoglobin in plasma helps in transport of oxygen.
• Earthworms breathe through their moist skin by the process of diffusion. Only limited amount of air can be inspired by this process which is sufficient for earthworm.

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