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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.

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What organ system does the clitellum?

The clitellum is a special organ associated with the reproductive system of earthworms. It secretes a mucous cocoon that holds the eggs during reproduction.


The number of segments between prostomiun and clitellum?

There are about 30 segments between the prostomium and clitellum of an earthworm. actually this question asked as differently as "How many segments are between the prostomium and clitellum of an earthworm?" see answer for this question.


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.


What is copulatory organ of the earthworm?

Clitellum


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.


What organs are in the worm's reproductive system?

Clitellum


What is the clitellum used for in the worm?

The clitellum of an earthworm is a series of segments that are swollen on the anterior side of the worm.


Can earthworms loose their clitellum?

Maybe but they can't make cocoons


The glandular swelling found on the outside of the earthworm is called the?

clitellum


Which phylum is a worm with a coelom and clitellum?

Oligochates, aka earthworms


What is the thing on earth worms that looks like a bandaid?

Clitellum


How do worms reprpoduce?

earthworms, the ones that come out after it rains outside, reproduce using the clitellum and exchanging sperm. the clitellum secretes a cocoon that envelops the two worms and they produce eggs and exchange sperm.