Question

In Earthworm, genital papillae occur in segments

• A. 16 and 17
• B. 16 and 18
• C. 17 and 19
• D. 17 and 18

Answer 1

The correct option is C 17 and 19

Genital papillae have two pairs of whitish, spherical structures found one pair in each of the 17th and 19th segment. Found on the ventrolateral body wall on either side of the ventral nerve cord.

They open to the exterior by a number of ducts on two pairs of genital papillae, situated in 17th and 19th segment. Secretion of these gland helps in holding two worms during copulation.

So the correct answer is '17 and 19'.