When an Earthworm Secretes a Slime Layer to Receive Eggs

question 80

Multiple Choice

When an earthworm secretes a slime layer to receive eggs and sperm and form a ''cocoon,'' this secretion is produced by the

• A) annulations.
• B) peritoneum.
• C) clitellum.
• D) nephridium.
• E) prostomium.

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