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The lateral hearts in earthworm

A

are situated in segments 7 and 9

B

are situated in segments 6 and 8

C

are situated in segments 8 and 10

D

are situated in segments 6 and 11

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A pair of large, thick and muscular vertical vessels, called hearts are present in each of the segments 7, 9, 12 and 13 in earthworm. Heats of `7^(th)` and `9^(th)` segment are called lateral hearts that connect dorsal and ventral vessels only.
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