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In pheretima the testis are located in which segments.

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To answer the question regarding the location of the testis in the earthworm Pheretima, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Organism**: Understand that Pheretima refers to a genus of earthworms, which are hermaphroditic organisms. This means they possess both male and female reproductive organs. 2. **Understand the Reproductive Anatomy**: In Pheretima, the male reproductive system includes testis, which are the organs responsible for producing sperm. 3. **Locate the Testis**: Pheretima has two pairs of testis, which can also be referred to as four testis in total. 4. **Identify the Specific Segments**: The testis in Pheretima are specifically located in the 10th and 11th segments of the earthworm's body. 5. **Additional Information**: The vasa deferentia, which are the ducts that carry sperm from the testis, extend up to the 18th segment. ### Final Answer: The testis in Pheretima (earthworm) are located in the 10th and 11th segments. ---
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ALLEN-EARTHWORM-EXERCISE-2
  1. In pheretima blood glands are present in which segments.4^(th),5^(th) ...

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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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  4. In pheretima posthuma pharyngeal nephridia are present in

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  5. Typhlosole found in Pheretima occurs in

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  6. The role of typhlosole of earthworm is to

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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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  15. In earthworm the dorsal surface of the body is marked by a dark median...

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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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