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Phylum Platyhelminthes

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Which of the following help in osmoregulation and excretion in platyhelminthes?

A

Hooks

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Suckers

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C

Flame cells

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Both a and b

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Solution

The correct option is C Flame cells
In platyhelminthes, specialised cells called flame cells help in osmoregulation and excretion.

Hooks and suckers are present in the parasitic platyhelminthes. They help to absorb nutrients from the host directly through their body surface.

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