Phylum Annelida is a large phylum. Annelids are mostly known as ringworms or segmented worms. They are coelomate (body cavity) and triploblastic. A significant percentage of its members are hermaphrodite.

Is the hermaphrodite species of phylum Annelida?

The phylum Annelida, which includes the earthworms, polychaetes, and leeches, is full of cool and interesting animals. ... Those that reproduce sexually, like earthworms and leeches, are hermaphrodites, meaning that they have both male and female reproductive parts.

Which of the following animal is hermaphrodite?

Earthworms are hermaphrodites because they contain both male and female sex organs. The male and female sex organs can produce both- sperm and egg respectively in each earthworm. Although earthworms are hermaphrodites, they still need a mate to reproduce. Hence, The correct answer is option (D).