Campbell Biology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134093413
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 44.3, Problem 1CC
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To compare: The ways in which the
Concept introduction: The excretory system varies in the flatworm, earthworms and the insects. The earthworms have metanephridia, protonephridia in flatworms and Malpighian tubules in insects are present for excreting the metabolic wastes.
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