Write the functions of the following
a) Flame cells
b) Malpighian tubules
c) Proboscis gland
d) Spicules e) Tube feet
Answers
Answer:
a) Flame cells function like a kidney, removing waste materials.
b)The main function of the Malpighian tubules of insects is the excretion of nitrogenous products and other remains of metabolites. The Malpighian tubules also secrete fluids within the posterior intestine where they are reabsorbed and certain substances are transported into the hemolymph.
c)In invertebrates, the term usually refers to tubular mouthparts used for feeding and sucking. In vertebrates, a proboscis is an elongated nose or snout.
d)They provide structural support and deter predators.
e)Tube feet function in locomotion, feeding, and respiration.They operate through hydraulic pressure. They are used to pass food to the oral mouth at the center, and can attach to surfaces
Hope this helps