Which one of the following structures in Pheretima is correctly matched with its function?

  • A
    Clitellum $\to$ Secretes cocoon
  • B
    Gizzard $\to$ Absorbs digested food
  • C
    Setae $\to$ Defence against predators
  • D
    Typhlosole $\to$ Storage of extra nutrients

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