Question

Copulation period of earthworm is about

• A. One hour
• B. Two hours
• C. Four hours
• D. One week

Answer 1

The correct option is A One hour

• Earthworms are hermaphrodites, and reproduction mostly occurs through cross-fertilization by copulation.
• Copulation mostly occurs during the rainy season, early in the morning at dawn.
  
• Both the mating earthworms overlap each other and the exchange of sperms takes place.
• The color of the clitellum changes from red to pink.
• The average copulation period of an earthworm is approximately 60 minutes.

So, the correct answer is option A.