Excretion in animals belonging to Arthropoda takes place by:

Malpighian tubules

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Green glands

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Coxal glands

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C All of the above
Arthropods have an excretory system that they use and get rid of wastes through their anus. The arthropods have Malpighian tubes, green glands and coxal glands that will collect wastes from their blood and put it into the intestines. This allows all wastes to leave out of the anus.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

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