NEET BIOLOGY

GENETICS AND EVOLUTION

EVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which worm had the highest fitness?
A
yellow
B
blue
C
white
D
green
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Allolobophora chlorotica (commonly known as the green worm) is a species of earthworm that feeds and lives in soil. This species stands out from other earthworms due to the presence of three pairs of sucker-like discs on the underside of the clitellum.

Detailed explanation-2: -Allolobophora chlorotica, the Green Worm, is an earthworm that comes in two colour morphs-a muddy greenish yellowy form and a pinker one.

Detailed explanation-3: -The green worm is greenish brown in colour. The colouration works as camouflage, helping to protect the earthworm from predators. The green worm coils stiffly when disturbed.

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