Question

Green glands are

• A. Respiratory organs in insects
• B. Excretory organs in insects
• C. Respiratory organs in crustaceans
• D. Excretory organs in crustaceans

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

A. Protonephridia or flame cells - Platyhelminthes (Flatworms e.g. Planaria), Rotifers, some annelids and cephalochordates (e.g. Amphioxus).
B. Nephridia - Most of annelids including earthworms.
C. Malpighian tubules - Most of insects including cockroaches.
D. Antennal glands or Green glands - Crustaceans like prawns.
E. Kidneys - Vertebrates