the sperm has no way to meet the ovum, despite the earthworm being hermaphrodites
Earthworms are not self-fertilizing because they are hermaphrodites, meaning they have both male and female reproductive organs but still need another earthworm to exchange sperm with in order to reproduce. Self-fertilization would limit genetic diversity, which is important for the survival of the species.
Earthworms help by fertilizing the soil with their waste.
Earthworms improve the health of you garden by fertilizing the soil with their waste and slime.
By fertilizing the eggs of another earthworm, an earthworm increases genetic diversity within its population, which can enhance resilience to environmental changes and diseases. This cooperative reproductive strategy also ensures a greater chance of survival for the offspring, as varied genetic traits can improve adaptability. Additionally, sharing reproductive efforts can increase the overall reproductive success of both earthworms involved.
They fertilize other's eggs, rather than their eggs because they really really SUCK !!
by pening on their self
"Self-incompatibility" is the term used to describe the obstacle to self-pollination in plants. It is a mechanism that prevents a plant from self-fertilizing by rejecting its own pollen.
To prevent a daisy from self-fertilizing, she can physically remove the stamens (male reproductive parts) from the flower before they release pollen. This can prevent the flower from fertilizing its own eggs through self-pollination. Alternatively, she can plant different daisy varieties in the vicinity to promote cross-pollination by attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Principle of segregation
Lemon trees are generally considered self-fertilizing, meaning they can produce fruit with pollen from their own flowers. However, cross-pollination with pollen from another lemon tree can enhance fruit set and quality. While they can set fruit on their own, having multiple trees nearby can improve yields.
Earthworm. Each segment, or ring, of the earthworm has a self-sufficient group of organelles. Then once it splits apart it can just continue to grow and become a two new organisms.
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