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What is the primary excretory structure in earthworms?
Options
A Malpighian tubules
B Nephridia
Correct Answer
C Glomerulus
D Contractile vacuoles
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Earthworms have pairs of nephridia in almost every segment for excretion. These structures filter wastes from the blood and coelomic fluid, producing dilute urine.

Hint

These segmentally arranged structures are the excretory organs of annelids.

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