In Pheretima, clitelium is concerned with

Burrowing

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Copulation

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Formation of cocoon

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Copulation between two earthworm

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Solution

The correct option is C Formation of cocoon
The clitellum is a thickened glandular and non-segmented section of the body wall near the head in earthworms that secrete a viscid sac in which eggs are deposited. To form cocoon for its eggs, the clitellum secretes a viscous fluid.
So, the correct answer is option C.

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