clitellum
Earthworm reproductive girdle
The clitellum is a thickened band or saddle-shaped region on an earthworm's body, usually lighter in color than the surrounding segments.
It secretes mucus that forms a cocoon for eggs during reproduction.
The presence of a visible clitellum indicates a sexually mature worm.
Silk wrapping for transformation
- fertilizationGamete fusion creating zygote
- hermaphroditeBoth sexes in one
- cross-fertilizationMixing genes from separate sources
- spermMale reproductive cell
ova · mating · copulation · zygote · embryo · incubation · clutch · brood
Big worm, or nocturnal person
- redwormSoil-dwelling segmented creature
- soilGround matter for planting
- burrowerOne who tunnels underground
- compostingDecomposing organic matter deliberately
vermicompost · castings · garden · segmented · annelid · detritivore · humus · organic
Mounted rider's seat
- girdleBody-shaping undergarment
- bandGroup playing music together
- thickeningIncreasing in density
- epidermisOutermost tissue layer
glandular · integument · cuticle · external · segments · swelling · ring-shaped · secretory
Segmented worm phylum member
- aquaticWater-inhabiting
- bloodsuckerOrganism feeding on plasma
- medicinalHaving healing properties
- freshwaterNon-saline aquatic environment
parasite · segmented · hermaphroditic · wetland · therapy · anticoagulant
cocoon
Silk wrapping for transformation
- fertilizationGamete fusion creating zygote
- hermaphroditeBoth sexes in one
- cross-fertilizationMixing genes from separate sources
sperm · ova · mating · copulation · zygote · embryo · incubation · clutch · brood · offspring
nightcrawler
Big worm, or nocturnal person
- redwormSoil-dwelling segmented creature
- soilGround matter for planting
- burrowerOne who tunnels underground
composting · vermicompost · castings · garden · segmented · annelid · detritivore · humus · organic · decomposer
saddle
Mounted rider's seat
- girdleBody-shaping undergarment
- bandGroup playing music together
- thickeningIncreasing in density
epidermis · glandular · integument · cuticle · external · segments · swelling · ring-shaped · secretory · epithelium
annelid
Segmented worm phylum member
- aquaticWater-inhabiting
- bloodsuckerOrganism feeding on plasma
- medicinalHaving healing properties
freshwater · parasite · segmented · hermaphroditic · wetland · therapy · anticoagulant
maturity
Full growth achieved
- adultMature person, legally responsible
- diagnosticTest to identify problems
- taxonomyScience of categorical arrangement