Tag: introduction to excretory system

Earthworms (annelids) have slightly more evolved excretory structures called nephridia. A pair of nephridia is present on each segment of the earthworm. Excretion occurs through a pore called the nephridiopore. Malpighian tubules are found lining the gut of some species of arthropods, such as the bee. They are usually found in pairs and the number of tubules varies with the species of insect.

Hepatopancreas is not an excretory organ of vertebrates. It is a glandular excretory organ present in many invertebrates like arthropods and molluscs. It shows functions similar to liver and pancreas of vertebrates.

Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata and class amphibia. Just like humans, the salamander has two kidneys which excrete urea as the nitrogenous waste product. Two kidneys are extremely important in excreting nitrogenous waste, and the urinary bladder stores waste in the form of urea before it is released into the environment.

Hydra is sessile and cylindrical in shape belonging to the phylum Cnidaria and class Hydrozoa. It has no specialized excretory organs hence excretion in hydra occurs by diffusion through the general body surface.

Green glands are excretory organs of crustaceans. For example, prawn. They are also called antennal glands because these glands are located near the base of larger antennae. Each gland has three parts end sac, labyrinth and bladder. The labyrinth is the proper excretory gland. Hence green glands help in excretion.

Green glands are excretory organs of crustaceans. They are also called antennal glands because these glands are located near the base of larger antennae. Each gland has three parts end sac, labyrinth and bladder. The labyrinth is the proper excretory gland.

Rotifers are microscopic aquatic animals belonging to phylum rotifera. They eat dead bacteria, algae and protozoans. The excretory structures of rotifers are Flame cells. The flame cells function like a kidney, removing nitrogenous waste.