Question

Where are the male genital pores present in earthworm?

(a) 16^th segment

(b) 18^th segment

(c) 14^th segment

(d) 9^th segment

I have been asked this question in class test.

My question is based upon Animals Structural Organisations topic in section Structural Organisations in Animals of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

The correct option is (b) 18^th segment

Explanation: The male genital pores of the earthworm are present on the ventral lateral sides of the 18^th segment. They are two in number. The earthworm also contains a female genital pore as it is a hermaphrodite.