JIPMER 2011
- Exam
- JIPMER
- Year
- 2011
- Subject
- Botany
- Chapter
- Animal Kingdom
JIPMER 2011 · Botany · Animal Kingdom
Solenocytes are the main excretory structures in
Solenocytes are the main excretory structures in
Options
- Aannelids
- Bmolluses
- Cechinodermates
- Dplatyhelminthes
Correct answer
D. platyhelminthes
Step-by-step solution
Solenocytes (also called flame cells) are meant for excretion and osmoregulation in Platyhelminthes. Annelids have metanephridia for excretion. Molluscs have kidneys (although different from vertebrate kidneys) for excretion.
In echinodermates, no special excretory organs are found for excretion. In them, excretion takes place through diffusion or osmosis or through active transport.