How many pairs of spermathecal apertures are seen in the ventro-lateral sides of the earthworm?

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Pairs of spermathecal apertures seen in the ventro-lateral sides of the earthworm
The genital holes on the 5th-9th segments of the earthworm's body are known as spermathecal apertures.
It facilitates earthworm reproduction.
The ventrolateral sides of the intersegmental grooves, i.e. the 5th - 9th segments, have four pairs of spermathecal openings.

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