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Respiration in earthworm is:

A

Cutaneous

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B

Branchial

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C

Buccal

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D

Pulmonary

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Solution

The correct option is A
Cutaneous

Respiration in earthworm is called as cutaneous respiration as it takes place through skin.(body wall).skin should be kept moist to facilitate exchange of gases.

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