In platyhelminthes, the excretory organs are

Nephridia

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Malpighian tubules

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Flame cells (solenocytes)

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Green glands

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The correct option is C Flame cells (solenocytes)
A flame cell is a specialized excretory cell found in the simplest freshwater invertebrates, including flatworms (Platyhelminthes), rotifers and nemerteans. they have a tuft of cilia which continuously beats to clear the nitrogenous waste which gives an appearance of burning flame.
So, the correct answer is option C.

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