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In earthworm the dorsal surface of the body is marked by a dark median mid-dorsal line called-

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Structure**: The question asks about a specific feature on the dorsal surface of the earthworm's body. 2. **Understand the Orientation**: The dorsal surface refers to the upper side of the earthworm, which is typically darker in color compared to the ventral side. 3. **Recognize the Line**: There is a notable feature on the dorsal surface, described as a dark median mid-dorsal line. 4. **Name of the Line**: This dark median mid-dorsal line is known as the **dorsal blood vessel**. 5. **Function and Importance**: The dorsal blood vessel is significant as it is the largest blood vessel in the vascular system of the earthworm and runs along the length of the body, contributing to the circulatory system. 6. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the correct answer to the question is **dorsal blood vessel**. ---
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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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