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Blood of periplaneta does not carry oxyg...

Blood of periplaneta does not carry oxygen because

A

`O_(2)` is transported by respiratory tubules

B

Its respiration is anaerobic

C

There are no cells in its blood

D

Periplaneta does not has any blood vessel

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A
In cockroach circulatory system is open type and respiratory pigment is colourless called haemolymph that is not involved in gaseous exchange. `O_(2)` is transported by respiratory tubules such as trachea.
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