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(A) In flatworms (Phylum Platyhelminthes),such as $Taenia$ (tapeworm),the specialized cells used for excretion and osmoregulation are known as flame c

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Flame cells

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(A) In flatworms (Phylum Platyhelminthes),such as $Taenia$ (tapeworm),the specialized cells used for excretion and osmoregulation are known as flame cells or protonephridia.Flame cells function by filtering metabolic waste from the body fluids and propelling it through the excretory duct system to the outside environment.Therefore,the correct option is $A$.

List-$I$	List-$II$
a) Leech	i) Flame cells
b) Locust	ii) Proboscis gland
c) Liver fluke	iii) Nephridia
d) Balanoglossus	iv) Malpighian tubules

The excretory organ of flatworms/Taenia is .........

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Match the animals given in List-$I$ with their excretory organs in List-$II$.
List-$I$ List-$II$
a) Leech i) Flame cells
b) Locust ii) Proboscis gland
c) Liver fluke iii) Nephridia
d) Balanoglossus iv) Malpighian tubules

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