In a mature earthworm, segments 14, 15, and 16 are covered by a prominent dark band of glandular tissue called the:
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Correct answer: Clitellum
The clitellum is a glandular thickening of the body wall in segments 14-16. It plays a vital role in reproduction by secreting the cocoon.
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