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  4. Body of earthworm is divided into how many similar segments which are called metameres or somites?

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Q. Body of earthworm is divided into how many similar segments which are called metameres or somites?

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Soft and naked body of earthworm is divided into 100 to 120 similar segments, called metameres or somites. Segments are separated from each other by distinct ring-like grooves. External segmentation corresponds with the internal segmentation of body.