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In Pheretima, there are red-coloured round bodies in 4th, 5th and 6th segments above the alimentary canal. They are involved in

Option: 1

Excretion

 


Option: 2

Digestion

 


Option: 3

Reproduction

 


Option: 4

Leukocyte production


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Circulatory System of  Earthworm

  • The circulatory system of earthworm is of closed type and it consists of blood, blood vessels, heart and anterior loops, blood glands. 

 

Blood glands 

  • On the 4th, 5th and 6th segments blood glands are present
  • The function of these blood glands is to produce blood cells and haemoglobin 

In Earthworms, specialised kind of breathing devices are present and respiratory exchange of gases occurs through the moist body surface into the bloodstream. 

 

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