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Earthworms and Nereis

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are monoecious and dioecious, respectively
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are dioecious and monoecious, respectively
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are both dioecious
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carry out asexual reproduction
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The correct option is A are monoecious and dioecious, respectively
Earthworm and Nereis have metamerically segmented bodies and are a part of phylum Annelida. Both reproduce sexually. Earthworms and Nereis are monoecious and dioecious, respectively. Monoecious organisms have both male and female reproductive organs in the same individual. They are also known as hermaphrodites. Dioecious organisms have male and female sex organs in different individuals and sexes are separate.

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