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As the maturity of the female gential organs and the male gential organs differ with time it cannot self fertilize, for example when its first male it can reproduce with other worms but once its clitellum enlarges and produces mucous and become a female its male genitilia will not undergo spermatogenesis.
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What is the function of an earthworms testes?
to release eggsfemale gonad in which eggs are produced
Hermaphroditic earthworms reproduce by transferring sperm to each other. The sperm from one worms eventually fertilize the other worm's eggs. This process is known as?
Cross-fertilization
How do earthworms give babies?
They lay yellow eggs that after time they hatch
What advantage does the earthworm gain by fertilizing the eggs of another earthworm rather than its own eggs?
They fertilize other's eggs, rather than their eggs because they really really SUCK !!
Why do earthworms eat dirt?
yes they do. but the fertilize it! Many gardeners use worms to fertilize their crops for better maintenance of their fruits and veggies. P.S. Their "waste" is the fertilizing part. Hope this helps!
Do earthworms fertilizer own eggs?
No, they eggs pass out the ovaries to another worm.
How do earthworms aid in weathering?
The answer is that earthworms help to build soil and fertilize
What is the function of an earthworms testes?
to release eggsfemale gonad in which eggs are produced
Do sponges fertilize their own eggs?
Yes, because sponges are hermaphrodites
Why are earthworms needed for soil?
they fertilize the soil
What is special about earthworms reproductive system?
Earthworms have a unique reproductive system that is hermaphroditic, meaning each individual possesses both male and female reproductive organs. During mating, two earthworms exchange sperm, which they later use to fertilize their own eggs. They produce a cocoon from a special gland, which contains the fertilized eggs and serves as a protective environment for the developing young. This reproductive strategy enhances their ability to reproduce in diverse environments.
Do earthworms lay live babies or eggs?
Earthworms do lay eggs
Hermaphroditic earthworms reproduce by transferring sperm to each other. The sperm from one worm eventually fertilize the other worm's eggs. This process is known as?
Cross-fertilization
Hermaphroditic earthworms reproduce by transferring sperm to each other. The sperm from one worms eventually fertilize the other worm's eggs. This process is known as?
Cross-fertilization
How do earthworms improve health of a garden?
Earthworms help improve the health of a garden because its feces fertilize it.
Do you have to have a roaster to fertilize eggs?
If no roaster one hen will start to fertilize the eggs.
How do earthworms give babies?
They lay yellow eggs that after time they hatch
