WAEC Biology 1991 (August) Question 29

Question 29

Animal Nutrition

The diagram below represents a section through the earthworm showing its alimentary system (parts labelled I to VI).
What is the name of the structure labelled III?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.Gizzard
  2. B.Crop
  3. C.Heart
  4. D.Seminal vesicle
  5. E.Coelom
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Crop)

Explanation

The thin-walled swelling after the oesophagus is the crop, which stores food.