Specialized cells called flame cells help in osmoregulation and excretion in which group of animals?
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Correct answer: Platyhelminthes (Flatworms)
Flame cells are the excretory structures found in Phylum Platyhelminthes (flatworms). They function primarily to maintain osmotic balance and remove metabolic wastes.
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