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Excretory organs of flatworms are

A

Malpighian tubules

B

Nephridia

C

Protonephridia

D

Nephron.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Phylum**: Flatworms belong to the phylum Platyhelminthes. The term "Platy" refers to flat, and "helminthes" means worms. 2. **Understand Excretory Organs**: Excretory organs are responsible for the removal of waste materials, particularly nitrogenous waste. 3. **Identify the Excretory Organ in Flatworms**: The primary excretory organ in flatworms is called **protonephridia**. 4. **Structure of Protonephridia**: Protonephridia consist of flame cells, which are specialized cells that help in the filtration and excretion process. 5. **Evaluate Other Options**: - **Malpighian tubules** are found in arthropods and are not associated with flatworms. - **Nephridia** are found in annelids and mollusks, not flatworms. - **Nephrons** are the functional units of the kidney in humans and are also not related to flatworms. 6. **Conclusion**: The correct answer is that the excretory organs of flatworms are **protonephridia**. ### Final Answer: The excretory organs of flatworms are **protonephridia**. ---
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