Question

In earthworms setae are present in all segments except

• A. the first and the last segments
• B. the first segment and the clitellum
• C. the first segment
• D. the clitellum, the first and the last segments

Answer 1

The correct option is D the clitellum, the first and the last segments

Except the first, the last and the clitellar segments, the earthworm bears a ring of tiny curved, chitinous structure known as seta in each segment . Setae help in locomotion and copulation.