During mating, two earthworms exchange sperm with each other. Each worm has a clitellum, a thickened band that produces a mucus sheath to protect the fertilized eggs. This exchange allows both worms to have a supply of sperm for fertilization, increasing genetic diversity in their offspring. After mating, each worm can fertilize its eggs using the sperm received from its partner.
It doesn't have one ! Earthworms are hermaphrodites - possessing male and female reproductive systems. During 'mating' they exchange sperm with each other. Subsequently, they both lay eggs which develop into tiny worms.
No, earthworms do not mate for life. They reproduce sexually by copulating with another earthworm in order to exchange sperm. After mating, each earthworm goes its separate way to continue its activities.
During mating, earthworms exchange sperm and eggs. The exchange occurs through a process called copulation, where the two worms line up ventral to ventral and exchange gametes. This exchange allows for fertilization to occur internally within the worms' bodies.
It means something that produces both sperm and eggs. Take for example the earthworm. It produces eggs and sperm but CANNOT fertilise itself. During 'mating' two worms exchange sperm so they fertilise each other.
No, earthworms are hermaphrodites, which means they have both male and female reproductive organs. They can produce both eggs and sperm, and fertilization can occur when two earthworms exchange sperm during mating.
by mating
It holds the male and female reproductive organs.
Seminal vesicles in earthworms store and release sperm during copulation. They play a crucial role in the reproductive process by providing a reservoir for sperm to be transferred to the female during mating.
if a male is separeted during mating it can die
By opening and closing the stomata on the underside of the leaves.
There are seminal receptacles in segments nine and ten. In segments seven through fourteen, there are genitalia segments. The crop is in segments 15 and 16.