In which segment of earthworm is clitellum present?

Question

In which segment of earthworm is clitellum present? (A) 5th to 9th segment (B) 14th to 16th segment (C) 1st segment (D) 15th to 26th segment

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Clitellum occurs around the segment 14, 15, 16. During breeding season, it forms one or more cocoons in which ova are laid and fertilised. Earthworm is a hermaphrodite animal in which both male and female sex organ present together.

Q. In which segment of earthworm is clitellum present?

5th to 9th segment

14th to 16th segment

1st segment

15th to 26th segment

Clitellum occurs around the segment 14, 15, 16. During breeding season, it forms one or more cocoons in which ova are laid and fertilised. Earthworm is a hermaphrodite animal in which both male and female sex organ present together.