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What is common between earthworm and Periplaneta?

Option: 1

both have red coloured blood


Option: 2

both possess anal styles


Option: 3

both have malpighian tubules


Option: 4

both have a segmented body


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Segmentation and Notochord -

Segmentation: 

  • It refers to the division of the body into numerous transverse segments called metameres. These metameres function in coordination with each other. 
  • The segmentation is also called as metamerism. 

Based on metamerism, animals can be of following types:

Unsegmented: 

  • These animals do not show any segmentation, e.g., aschelminthes.

Segmented: 

  • The body is divided into segments not only externally but also internally. 
  • There occurs septation along the inner body walls that divide the organs internally. 
  • It is called true segmentation, as seen in annelids.

Pseudosegmentation: 

  • The body is divided into segments only externally. 
  • Each such segment is capable of growing individually, as seen in tapeworms.

Segmentation is the division of the body into numerous transverse segments called metameres, as seen in annelids (earthworms) and arthropods (Periplaneta)

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