What type of fertilization is exhibited by an earthworm?
A. Internal and cross-fertilization
B. External and cross-fertilization
C. Internal and self-fertilization
D. External and self-fertilization
Answer:B
What type of fertilization is exhibited by an earthworm?
A. Internal and cross-fertilization B. External and cross-fertilization C. Internal and self-fertilization D. External and self-fertilization
Explanation: The type of fertilization exhibited by earthworm is External and cross-fertilization. Fertilisation and development occur within the cocoons which are deposited in the soil. Development of earthworms is direct, i.e., there is no larva formation.