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a. What is clitellum in an earthworm? b....

a. What is clitellum in an earthworm? b. Mention its function.

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Clitelluin is a dark band of glandular tissue that covers the segments I4th, 15th and 16th in the body of an adult earthworm. b. It is a glandular organ which secretes mucus, albumen and egg case (cocoon) during breeding.
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