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Flame cells in flatworms help in

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Nutrient absorption

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Osmoregulation

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Excretion

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All of these

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Solution

The correct option is C Excretion
Platyhelminths or flatworms possess flame cells, which are specialised to perform the functions of excretion and osmoregulation. Nutrient absorption mostly occurs through the body surface, especially in the parasitic forms.

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