Question

Which one of the following correctly describes the location of some body parts in the earthworm (Pheretima) ?

• A. Four pairs of spermathecae in 4-7 segments
• B. One pair of ovaries attached at inter-segmental septum of 14th and 15th segments
• C. Two pairs of testes in 10th and 11th segments
• D. Two pairs of accessory glands in 16-18th Segments

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Two pairs of testes in 10th and 11th segments

Answer 2

In earthworm, two pairs of testes are present in segments $10$ and $11$ . Earthworms are hermaphrodite but fertilization is cross type due to protandrous condition. One pair of ovary is located in segment $13 .$