Q.

Which of the following statements are correct?

A) Tapeworms are hermaphrodites and undergo self fertilisation

B) Earthworms are hermaphrodites and undergo cross fertilisation

C) Tapeworms are hermaphrodites but undergo cross fertilisation

D) Earthworms are hermaphrodites but undergo cross fertilisation

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a

A and B

b

B and C

c

C and D

d

D and A

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Both earthworms and tapeworms are hermaphrodites, but both reproduce differently. Tapeworms undergo self fertilisation whereas, earthworms undergo cross fertilisation. 

Thus, correct answer is option D.

 

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