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List the excretory organs of invertebrates in relation with the animals.

Excretory organs of invertebrates in relation with animals are:


i. Phylum Protozoa: Excretion of waste (carbon dioxide and ammonia) takes place by the process of diffusion through body surface. There are no specific excretory organs. For example- amoeba


ii. Phylum Porifera: Pore-bearers excrete through osculum.


iii. Phylum Plathyelminthes: Flat worms excrete through flame cells.


iv. Phylum Annelida: Nephridia are excretory structures and help to remove metabolic wastes. For example- Earthworm


v. Phylum Arthropoda: Excretion occurs through malphigian tubules. For example: Coackroaches Excretory organs of prawn are green glands


vi. Phylum Echinoderamata: Excretory organs are absent.


vii. Phylum Coelenterata: There are no particular excretory organs. Excretion takes place by the process of diffusion. For example: Hydra


viii. Phylum Mollusca: Eexcretion takes place through one or two pairs of kidneys present in them.


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