Question

In the $4^{th},5^{th}$ and $6^{th}$ segments of earthworm, lying above pharyngeal mass and connected with pharyngeal glands are found small, red coloured follicular bodies, called as

• A. Septal glands
• B. Blood glands
• C. Salivary glands
• D. Nephridia
• E. Intestinal caeca

Answer 1

The correct option is B Blood glands

Blood glands are present on the $4^{th},5^{th}$ and $6^{th}$ segments of earthworm. The blood glands produce blood cells and haemoglobin.