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Which excretory organ in protists removes excess water by osmosis?
Options
A Nephridia
B Contractile vacuoles
Correct Answer
C Malpighian tubules
D Glomerulus
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Freshwater protists use contractile vacuoles to remove excess water entering by osmosis, pumping it out actively.

Hint

What structure pumps out excess water in freshwater protists?

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