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In the garden, earthworm can be traced by their faecal deposits known as-

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for the name of the fecal deposits left by earthworms in the garden. 2. **Identifying Earthworm Activity**: Earthworms are known for their role in soil aeration and nutrient cycling. As they move through the soil, they excrete waste. 3. **Recognizing Fecal Deposits**: The waste produced by earthworms is not just any waste; it plays a significant role in enriching the soil. 4. **Naming the Fecal Deposits**: The fecal deposits left by earthworms are specifically referred to as "worm castings." 5. **Understanding the Importance**: Worm castings are beneficial for soil fertility, as they improve soil structure and provide essential nutrients for plant growth. 6. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the fecal deposits of earthworms in the garden are known as "worm castings." **Final Answer**: Worm castings. ---
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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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