Question

In Earthworm, gizzard is present in segments

• A. 8th 9th
• B. 10th 12th
• C. 4th 5th
• D. 15th 16th

Answer 1

The correct option is A 8th 9th

• In Earthworm, the oesophagus is followed by the gizzard. The gizzard is a prominent oval, hard, thick-walled and highly muscular organ lying in the 8th or 8th and 9th segments. It has a thick wall of circular muscles lined by columnar cells which are further linked by the cuticle. The gizzard grinds the food into a fine state.

So, the correct answer is '8th 9th'.