The dotted appearance of cortex of kidney is due to

Malpighian body

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Malpighian tubules

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Henle's loop

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collecting duct

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Solution

The correct option is A Malpighian body
The dotted appearance of cortex is due to the presence of Malpighian body which is the structure comprising of the glomerulus and Bowman’s capsule.
Malphigian tubules are the excretory organs in insects.
The loop of Henle is found in the medullary region of the kidney.
The collecting ducts is found in the calyx of the kidney.

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