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A student was given a specimen to identify on the basis of the characteristics given below.
(i) They are metamerically segmented.
(ii) Presence of closed circulatory system.
(iii) They have circular and longitudinal muscles for locomotion. Identify the specimen.
A student was given a specimen to identify on the basis of the characteristics given below.
(i) They are metamerically segmented.
(ii) Presence of closed circulatory system.
(iii) They have circular and longitudinal muscles for locomotion. Identify the specimen.
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The correct option is C Pheretima
The given specimen shows the characteristics of earthworm (Pheretima). An earthworm is a tube shaped, segmented worm commonly found living in soil that feeds on live and dead organic matter. 'Earthworm' is the common name for the largest members of oligochaeta in the phylum annelida.
The given specimen shows the characteristics of earthworm (Pheretima). An earthworm is a tube shaped, segmented worm commonly found living in soil that feeds on live and dead organic matter. 'Earthworm' is the common name for the largest members of oligochaeta in the phylum annelida.
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