clitellus (Meaning)
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clitellus (n.)
A thickened glandular portion of the body of the adult earthworm, consisting of several united segments modified for reproductive purposes.
Synonyms & Antonyms of clitellus
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clitellus Sentence Examples
- The clitellus is a unique glandular structure found in certain earthworm species.
- Earthworms develop a thickened clitellus during the reproductive phase of their life cycle.
- The clitellus secretes a mucus that aids in the formation of the cocoon during earthworm reproduction.
- One can observe the clitellus as a prominent band around the earthworm's body.
- The presence of a well-defined clitellus indicates sexual maturity in earthworms.
- Scientists study the structure and function of the clitellus to understand earthworm reproductive biology.
- The clitellus plays a crucial role in the process of mating and cocoon formation among earthworms.
- The color and size of the clitellus vary among different species of earthworms.
- The formation of the clitellus marks a significant stage in the life cycle of an earthworm.
- The development of the clitellus is regulated by hormonal changes in earthworms.
FAQs About the word clitellus
A thickened glandular portion of the body of the adult earthworm, consisting of several united segments modified for reproductive purposes.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The clitellus is a unique glandular structure found in certain earthworm species.
Earthworms develop a thickened clitellus during the reproductive phase of their life cycle.
The clitellus secretes a mucus that aids in the formation of the cocoon during earthworm reproduction.
One can observe the clitellus as a prominent band around the earthworm's body.
