What are 2 functions of the clitellum?
February 20th, 2023
Clitellum is a glandular non segmented part generally present in earthworms and leeches.
Main Functions of Clitellum:
1. During Copulation, the clitellum secretes a fluied that keeps the worms paired while the sperms are exchanged.
2. After copulation the clitellum secretes a substance by which a cocoon is formed. The cocoon receives both the eggs and the sperm and fertilization occurs in the cocoon itself.