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In earthworms setae are present in all segments except

  1. First and the last segments
  2. Clitellum and last segments
  3. First segment
  4. First clitellum and last segments

A
First segment
B
Clitellum and last segments
C
First clitellum and last segments
D
First and the last segments
Solution
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  • Setae are the locomotory organ of earthworm.
  • Each segment except first (peristomium), last (pygidium) and clitellum bears setae.
  • The number of setae are 80-120 per segments.
So, the correct option is 'First, clitellum and last segments'.

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