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Structural Organisation In Animals

Question
CBSEENBI11001711

Answer the following:

(ii) How many types of nephridia are found in earthworm based on their location?

Solution

On the basis of their location, the nephridia are divided into three The three types of nephridia are
(a) Septal nephridia: These are present on both sides of the intersegmental septa of the 15th segment to the last that open into the intestine.
(b) Integumentary nephridia: These lie attached to the lining of the body wall of the 3rd segment to the last segment, which opens on the body surface.
(c) Pharyngeal nephridia: These are present as three paired tufts in 4th, 5th, and 6th segments.