Which of the following is a characteristic excretory organ found in many Crustaceans?
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Correct answer: Green glands
Green glands (also called antennal glands) are located near the base of the antennae in crustaceans. They filter fluid from the haemocoel and excrete nitrogenous waste through pores, primarily assisting in osmoregulation.
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