Flame cells are commonly found in:
Correct answer: A. Platyhelminthes
- A. Platyhelminthes
- B. Annelida
- C. Coelenterate
- D. All of above
Explanation
A flame cell is a specialized excretory cell found in the simplest freshwater invertebrates, including Platyhelminthes. Flame cells function like a kidney and remove waste materials. Bundles of flame cells are called protonephridia. Flame cells function on the basis of filtration & resorption. So, option B is correct.
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