Question

Spermatheca in earthworm is

• A. For producing sperms
• B. For storage of sperms obtained during copulation
• C. Both 1 and 2 above
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B

For storage of sperms obtained during copulation

Four pairs of spermathecae are present from segments 6 to 9. There is one pair in each spermathecase. Spermathecae receive sperms from another earthworm during copulation and store them temporarily.