Which structure is responsible for the excretion in Arthropods?

Correct answer: D. Malpighian tubes

  • A. Nephron
  • B. Protonephridia
  • C. Metanephridia
  • D. Malpighian tubes

Explanation

Malpighian tubules are the primary excretory organs in arthropods, including:1. Insects (e.g., beetles, flies, bees)2. Arachnids (e.g., spiders, scorpions)3. Crustaceans (e.g., crabs, lobsters)These tubules remove waste products, such as nitrogenous compounds, from the hemolymph (arthropod equivalent of blood) and excrete them outside the body. Malpighian tubules are usually found in pairs and are connected to the digestive system.

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