Earthworm Mating, Cocoon Formation, Digestive and Reproductive Systems
Earthworm Mating and Cocoon FormationEach worm has both ovaries and testes. Two worms join by mucus from their clitella. During mating two individuals place themselves against each other in a head-to- tail position. The male genital aperture of one is placed against the spermathecal pore of the other. A mutual exchange of sperms and a certain amount of prostatic fluid take place. Sperm then pass from each worm to the sperm storage sacks in the other worm. Later, a cocoon…
