Q. Which of the following organs in earthworm neutralizes human acid present in humus?

A) Typhlosole
B) Calciferous glands
C) Intestinal caecum
D) Gizzard
Explanation

Earthworm has a straight alimentary canal representing a tube within tube plan. Wall of stomach contains calciferous glands, the secretion of which neutralized the acidity of soil or humus. Typhlosole is a highly glandular vascular longitudinal ridge increasing the area for absorption of digested food.

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