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Malpighian tubules are involved in excretion in:

Correct answer: A. Cockroach

  • A. Cockroach
  • B. Earthworm
  • C. Human
  • D. Planaria
  • E. Hydra

Explanation

The correct answer is cockroach, as they possess Malpighian tubules for excretion. These tubules convert nitrogenous waste into uric acid, suitable for terrestrial environments. Other animals listed, such as earthworms, humans, planaria, and hydra, utilize different excretory mechanisms. Earthworms have nephridia, humans have kidneys, planaria use flame cells, and hydra rely on diffusion.

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