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Sperms in Pheretima are stored in:-...

Sperms in Pheretima are stored in:-

A

Prostate glands

B

Spermatheca

C

Testes

D

Oviduct

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Organism**: Recognize that Pheretima refers to earthworms, which are hermaphroditic organisms. This means they possess both male and female reproductive organs. 2. **Reproductive Process**: In earthworms, reproduction involves cross-fertilization. This means that two earthworms will come together to exchange sperm rather than fertilizing their own eggs. 3. **Sperm Exchange**: During the mating process, two earthworms align themselves and exchange sperm. Each worm receives sperm from the other. 4. **Storage of Sperm**: After the exchange, the sperm received by each earthworm is stored in specialized structures called spermathecae. 5. **Number of Spermathecae**: Each earthworm has four pairs of spermathecae, which are the pouches where the sperm is stored. 6. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the sperms in Pheretima (earthworm) are stored in the spermatheca. **Final Answer**: Sperms in Pheretima are stored in spermatheca. ---
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