Q. Which of the following nephridia is also called as enteronephric nephridia in earthworm?

A) Pharyngeral nephridia
B) Septal nephridia
C) Integumentary nephridia
D) Both (a) and (b)
Explanation

Pharyngeal nephridia in earthworm are present as three paired tufts in the segments 4 to 6. They discharge excretory matter into the gut by these paired ducts. Therefore, they are called as enteronephric nephridia. Septal nephridia also open into alimentary canal

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