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In pheretima posthuma female genital pore is present in which segment-

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To determine the segment in which the female genital pore is present in Pheretima posthuma (the common Indian earthworm), we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Organism**: Recognize that Pheretima posthuma is commonly known as the Indian earthworm. 2. **Locate the Female Genital Pore**: Understand that the female genital pore is a specific anatomical feature in earthworms that is involved in reproduction. 3. **Segment Identification**: Based on biological studies of Pheretima posthuma, it is established that the female genital pore is located in the 14th segment of the earthworm. 4. **Additional Information**: Note that while the female genital pore is in the 14th segment, the ovaries (which are the reproductive organs) are found in the 13th segment. Additionally, genital papillae, which are also related to reproduction, are located in the 17th and 19th segments. ### Final Answer: The female genital pore in Pheretima posthuma is present in the **14th segment**. ---
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  2. The function of blood glands in pheretima.

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  3. In pheretima posthuma female genital pore is present in which segment-

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  7. The blood vessels in earthworm are

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  8. Clitellum of Pheretima is thick girdle that is

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  9. A pair of male genital pores in earthworm are present on the ventro-la...

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  10. In pheretima the testis are located in which segments.

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  11. In pheretima accessory glands are present in which segments-

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  12. Given below the diagram of alimentary canal of earthworm. Identify the...

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  13. In earthworm, which type of structure regulate the volume and composit...

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  14. In the garden, earthworm can be traced by their faecal deposits known ...

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  16. In earthworm second layer of body wall is made up of-

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  17. Arrange the external opening and their segmental number of pheretima-

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  18. The enteronephric nephridia of earthworm are mainly concerned with

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  19. Which of feature is common to leech, cockroach and scorpion?

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  20. Blood is red but without RBCs. Such blood is found in

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