Physiology and Anatomy of Earthworm
Physiology and Anatomy of Earthworm: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Excretory System of Earthworm, Nervous System of Earthworm, Digestive System of Earthworm, Reproductive System of Earthworm, Anatomy of Earthworm and, External Morphology of Earthworm
Important Questions on Physiology and Anatomy of Earthworm

Study the following and pick up the incorrect statement.

Setae helps the earthworm but are not uniformly present in all the segments. They are present in


Following are the statements about prostomium of earthworm.
(a) It serves as a covering for the mouth.
(b) It helps to open cracks in the soil into which it can crawl.
(c) It is one of the sensory structures.
(d) It is the first body segment.

Match the following features to the animals. Which is the correct combination?
Open circulatory system
Closed circulatory system
Earthworm
Malpighian tubules
Nephridia
Cockroach

In which one of the following organisms its excretory organs are correctly stated

Fertilization in earthworm is

In Pheretima, septa are absent between which segments?

Nephridia of Pheretima are:

Blood of earthworm is red because its haemoglobin is:

Which one of the following correctly describes the location of some body parts in the earthworm Pheretima?

Identify the correct statement with reference to 'Earthworm?

Match the following with reference to earthworm
List-I | List-II | ||
(a) | segments | (i) | Cingulum |
(b) | segments | (ii) | Stomach |
(c) | segments | (iii) | Blood glands |
(d) | segments | (iv) | Testes |

Accessory glands in earthworm are found in which segments ?

Spermathecae in earthworms are found in which segments ?

Earthworm has ------------------.

Nerve cord in earthworm is

Brain in earthworm is formed of

Which is correct about earthworm ?
