Question

Which of these statements regarding the sensory system of earthworm is false?

(a) Eyes are absent

(b) The sense organs are located posteriorly

(c) Taste receptors are present

(d) Receptor cells help to detect vibrations

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Asked question is from Animals Structural Organisations topic in portion Structural Organisations in Animals of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

The correct option is (b) The sense organs are located posteriorly

The explanation is: The sense organs of the earthworm are located on the anterior side of the body. Eyes are absent. It contains taste receptors or chemoreceptors. The receptor cells allow the earthworm to detect vibrations and changes in light intensity.