Question
Biology Question on excretory products and their elimination
Malpighian tubules serve as excretory organs in which of the following phyla?
A
Annelida
B
Arthropoda
C
Aschelminthes
D
Mollusca
Answer
Arthropoda
Explanation
Solution
Malpighian tubules serve as excretory organs in most members of the Phylum Arthropoda. In Phylum, Annelida, nephridia are the excretory organs. In Phylum Aschelminthes, excretory system consists of gland cells or of canals or of both. In Phylum Mollusca, excretory organs are one or two pairs of sac - like kidneys.