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Choose correct set with reference to Pheretima.
(1) | Spermathecae | 6, 7, 8, 9 segments | Store both ova and sperm till copulation |
(2) | Clitellum | 14, 15, 16 segments | Deposits eggs, sperms and nutritive fluid into cocoon |
(3) | Lateral hearts | 7th, 9th, 12th 13th segments | Connect dorsal and ventral blood vessel |
(4) | Calciferous glands | 9th to 14th segments | Neutralise humic acid in food |
detailed solution
Correct option is D
Calciferous glands in the stomach (9th to 14th) of Pheretima neutralise humic acid in food.Spermathecae store sperm.Hearts in 12 and 13 segments are called lateral oesophageal hearts.Gland cells of clitellum produce cocoons.Talk to our academic expert!
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