Enteronephric nephridia of Earthworm are:

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(A) The nephridia in Earthworm are classified based on their location and the site of waste discharge.$1$. Pharyngeal nephridia and septal nephridia a

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Pharyngeal and septal

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(A) The nephridia in Earthworm are classified based on their location and the site of waste discharge.$1$. Pharyngeal nephridia and septal nephridia are classified as enteronephric because they discharge their nitrogenous waste products directly into the lumen of the alimentary canal.$2$. Integumentary nephridia are classified as exonephric because they discharge waste products directly to the exterior of the body.Therefore,the correct answer is $A$.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$P$. Septal nephridia	$I$. Enteronephric
$Q$. Integumentary nephridia	$II$. Exonephric
$R$. Pharyngeal nephridia

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Match the following columns regarding the types of nephridia in earthworms:

Column-$I$ Column-$II$

$P$. Septal nephridia $I$. Enteronephric

$Q$. Integumentary nephridia $II$. Exonephric

$R$. Pharyngeal nephridia

Pharyngeal and septal nephridia open into the alimentary canal and are of the enteronephric type. This is an adaptation for:

Define the following terms:
$(i)$ Peristomium
$(ii)$ Clitellum

$A$ - Earthworms are farmer's friends.
$R$ - They help in the breakdown of complex organic matter as well as in loosening of the soil.

Select the incorrect statement regarding the earthworm.

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