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The colour of the body in earthworm is brown due to the presence of


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Blood

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Haemocyanin

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Porphyrin

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Haemoglobin

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Solution

The correct option is C

Porphyrin


Porphyrin is a pigment which protects the earthworm from harmful ultraviolet radiations. It also imparts a brown colour to the earthworm.


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