Why clitellum is called as forest of nepridia what function it does?
Madhu
6 Years agoGrade 11
2 Answers
Arun
6 Years ago
Clitellar segments are called ‘forest of nephridia’ in earthworm because it contains numerous number of nephridia in each segment (about 2000 to 2500).
Vikas TU
6 Years ago
Dear student
Clitellar segments are called ‘forest of nephridia’ in earthworm because it contains numerous number of nephridia in each segment (about 2000 to 2500). it is present in clitellar segments more clearly it is integumentary nephridia & it is attached to the body wall from 3 to last segment that open on the body surface i.e, it is exonephric