Question

In earthworm, the spermathecae occur in

• A. 4-7 segments
• B. 5-8 segments
• C. 6-9 segments
• D. 7-10 segments

Answer 1

The correct option is C 6-9 segments

Spermatheca is four pairs, one pair each in the segments 6${}^{th}$, 7${}^{th}$, 8${}^{th}$, and 9${}^{th}$ situated ventrolaterally. These are also called seminal receptacles as they store the spermatozoa from another worm during copulation.

So the correct answer is '6-9 segments'.