NEET Biology question

Select the correct option that rightly happens during reproduction in earthworm.

(A)Cocoon formed, eggs released therein and then sperms released thereinCorrect
(B)Cocoon formed, sperms released therein followed by eggs
(C)Cocoon formed, eggs and sperms released and then cocoon formed around
(D)Eggs and sperms ejected and then cocoon formed around

Answer: (A)

Solution

The cocoon secreted by the clitellum first slips forward past the female genital pore (14th segment), where eggs are deposited into it; as the cocoon continues to slide anteriorly

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Question ID VK-111431