Animal Kingdom Question 375

Question: Metamerically segmented body is present in

Options:

A) Earthworm

B) Leech

C) Nereis

D) All of the above

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

The annelids are characterised by metameric segmentation i.e., the body is divided externally by ring like grooves the annuli and internally by transverse septa.

The segment are called metameres.