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Published on: August 21, 2026
Following are the statements about prostomium of earthworm
A. It serves as a covering for mouth
B. It helps to open cracks in the soil into which it can crawl
C. It is one of the sensory structures
D. It is the first body segment
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
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Prostomium serves as a covering for mouth. It helps to open cracks in the soil into which it can crawl. It is sensory in function. The first body segment is called the peristomium which contains the mouth.
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