NEET-XI-Biology

07: Structural Organisation in Animals

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  • #2-i
    What is the function of nephridia?
    () How many types of nephridia are found in earthworm based on their location?
    Ans : Nephridia are segmentally arranged excretory organs present in earthworms.
    () On the basis of their location, three types of nephridia are found in earthworms. They are:

    (a) Septal nephridia: These are present on both sides of the inter-segmental septa behind the 15th segment. They open into the intestines.

    (b) Integumentary nephridia: These lie attached to the body wall from the third segment to the last segment, which opens on the body surface.

    (c) Pharyngeal nephridia: These are present as three paired tufts in fourth, fifth, and sixth segments.
  • #2-ii
    How many types of nephridia are found in earthworm based on their location?
    Ans : On the basis of their location, three types of nephridia are found in earthworms. They are:

    (a) Septal nephridia: These are present on both sides of the inter-segmental septa behind the 15th segment. They open into the intestines.

    (b) Integumentary nephridia: These lie attached to the body wall from the third segment to the last segment, which opens on the body surface.

    (c) Pharyngeal nephridia: These are present as three paired tufts in fourth, fifth, and sixth segments.