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Zoology-(general)

NEET Zoology (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11

If an earthworm has a total of 150 segments, how many segments contain septal nephridia that open into the intestine?

A

136

B

135

C

137

D

138

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

According to the NCERT context, septal nephridia are present from segment 15 to the last. With 150 segments, segments containing septal nephridia are 150 - 15 + 1 = 136.

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