NEET2011ZoologyStructural Organisation in AnimalsActual
Which one of the following structures in pheretima is correctly matched with its function?
Options
- AClitellum-Secretes cocoon
- BGizzard-Absorbs digested food
- CSetae-Defence against predators
- DTyphlosole-Storage of extra nutrients
Correct answer
A. Clitellum-Secretes cocoon
Step-by-step solution
In earthworm, mature sperm and egg cells and nutritive fluid are deposited in cocoons secreted by the gland cells of clitellum.