Malpighian tubules are characteristic of:

Correct answer: C. Cockroach

  • A. Mallard
  • B. Leech
  • C. Cockroach
  • D. Star fish

Explanation

Option C is correct.Malpighian tubules are characteristic of cockroaches. Malpighian tubules are excretory organs that are found in insects and some other invertebrates. They are responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and transporting them to the rectum, where they are eliminated from the body. Malpighian tubules are long, thin, and coiled tubes that are located in the abdomen of insects. They are made up of a single layer of cells. Malpighian tubules filter waste products from the blood and transport them to the rectum. The waste products are then eliminated from the body in the form of feces. There are usually between six and eight Malpighian tubules in each insect. The number of Malpighian tubules can vary depending on the species of insect. Malpighian tubules are located in the abdomen of insects. They are attached to the gut by a short duct.

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