Which structure in the Annelid Pheretima (Earthworm) is responsible for the secretion of the cocoon during reproduction?
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Correct answer: Clitellum
The clitellum is a glandular thickening of the body wall (segments 14-16 in earthworms). It secretes a mucous cocoon where fertilization and embryonic development take place.
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