Discuss the reproduction system of an earthworm

      

Discuss the reproduction system of an earthworm.

  

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Paul
- Earthworms are hermaphrodites
– male and female reproductive organs present in
each individual
– cross fertilize
- mate by attaching at clitella, exchanging sperm, then
separating
– sperm stored while clitellum secrete a mucous
cocoon
– cocoon slides along worm to collecting sperm and
also eggs
– slips off worm's head
– embryos develop in cocoon.

Frederick paul answered the question on April 17, 2019 at 06:37


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