JAMB Biology 1988 Question 4

Question 4

Reproduction in Animals

The following organisms are hermaphrodites EXCEPT

  1. A.snail
  2. B.Taenia
  3. C.Schistosoma
  4. D.Earthworm
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Schistosoma)

Explanation

Schistosoma (the blood fluke) has separate male and female worms, unlike most flatworms. Snails, tapeworms and earthworms carry both sex organs.