NEET Zoology (general) MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about the structural organization of earthworms is correct?
Earthworms have a segmented body divided into preclitellar, clitellar, and postclitellar regions.
Earthworms possess complex lungs for respiration.
The male and female reproductive organs in earthworms are located in separate individuals.
Earthworms utilize their skin for gas exchange during hibernation.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Statement A is correct as it describes the division of the earthworm's body into three prominent regions, which is mentioned in the context. Statement B is incorrect because earthworms do not have lungs; they respire through the skin. Statement C is incorrect as earthworms are hermaphrodites, having both reproductive organs in the same individual. Statement D is partially correct, but it only refers to one aspect of respiration.
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