Flame cells are excretory structures for which of the following?
Correct answer: D. Platyhelminthes
- A. Annelida
- B. Coelenterates
- C. Echinodermata
- D. Platyhelminthes
Explanation
Correct Option:D This option is correct because flame cells are the specialized cells found in platyhelminthes including flatworm rotifer and nemerteans. These are the simplest animals to have a dedicated excretory system.Flame cell function like a kidney in removing waste materials from the body.
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