Question

Spermathecae in earthworm is

• A. None of these
• B. Both 1 and 2 above
• C. For storage of sperm obtained from the male worm during copulation and used in the future
• D. For producing sperm

Answer 1

The correct option is C

For storage of sperm obtained from the male worm during copulation and used in the future

Four pairs of spermathecae are present in the 6^th, 7^th, 8^th and 9^th segments. They open on the ventral side. Spermathecae receive and store sperms during copulation.