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What is a clitellum?

What is a clitellum? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (biology) A glandular swelling in the epidermis of some annelid worms; it secretes a viscous fluid in which the eggs are deposited.
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Clitellum slightly resembling this of amphius, although on various individuals it was variably developed, unequally encircling segments ventrally.
The clitellum of the earthworm secretes a case, or cocoon, into which is secreted a material that serves as nourishment for the young and a mucous substance that aids in copulation.
Differently sized partners were seen stretching or contracting their body between the genital region and the clitellum.
A histological examination of the clitellum revealed that damage occurred to both male and female gonads.
Juveniles were distinguished from adults by size and the absence of a clitellum, and the adults identified.
The Polychaeta lack a clitellum and have parapodia, paddle-like appendages with numerous bristles or chaetae.

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