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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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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


What Segment of the worm contains no Setae?

The segment of the worm that contains no setae is called the clitellum. The clitellum is located on the reproductive region of the worm and is involved in the formation of the cocoon for egg deposition.


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.


Which phylum is a worm with a coelom and clitellum?

Oligochates, aka earthworms


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.


Is the clitellum located more toward the anterior or posterior of th worm?

it is toward the anterior end of a worm


What is a clitelum?

A clitellum is a reproductive structure found in earthworms and some other annelid worms. It is a raised band or saddle-like structure near the head end of the worm's body that secretes a mucous cocoon for holding eggs and sperm during reproduction.


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


Where is a worms Clitellum?

The clitellum of a worm is a thickened band-like structure that is located near the head end of the body. It is a reproductive structure responsible for secreting the mucous cocoon that encases the worm's eggs during reproduction.