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The nephridial organs of flatworms are called metanephridia.
Nephridial Organs
Excretory organs found in many invertebrates, functioning similarly to kidneys in removing metabolic wastes from the organism’s body.
Metanephridia
Excretory organs in many invertebrates, such as annelids, that filter body fluid directly from the coelom.
Flatworms
A group of simple, soft-bodied invertebrate animals that include planarians, tapeworms, and flukes, known for their flat bodies.
- Evaluate and distinguish the methods of excretion across different species.
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- Evaluate and distinguish the methods of excretion across different species.
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