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The clitellum of an earthworm is a series of segments that are swollen on the anterior side of the worm.
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What is a clitelum?
the clitellum is used for reproduction in a worm.
How do you describe the clitellum?
The clitellum is the part of the worm that has the eggs in it. It is the thick, round band that is easily spotted around one end of every worm.
Does the clitellum of a worm located toward the anterior end of a worm?
Yes
What organs are in the worm's reproductive system?
Clitellum
Where is the clitellum located?
it is located near the head of the worm
What is the middle side of the worm called?
The middle is the clitellum. This saddle-shaped, swollen area is about 1/3 of the way back on a worm's body. The clitellum secretes mucus to form the cocoon which will hold the worm embryos.
The clitellum functions as part of the system in earthworms.?
The clitellum is a part of the earthworm's reproductive system. It is the part of the worm that makes the egg cocoon.
Is the clitellum located toward the anterior end of the worm?
Yes. The anterior is the "head end". Th clitellum is closest to the anterior.
Which phylum is a worm with a coelom and clitellum?
Oligochates, aka earthworms
Is the clitellum located more toward the anterior or posterior of th worm?
it is toward the anterior end of a worm
What is the bump in the middle of an earthworm?
clitellum-a bump that marks that the worm had mate before
Scientists discover a new worm assuming it has a coelom and a clitellum into which phylum would they classify the new worm?
Annelida
