Which of the following excretes allantoin?
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Blowfly larvae
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Cockroach
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Birds
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Fishes
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The excretory organ of cockroach is the malpighian tubules. It is found at the junction of the midgut and hind gut and are about 150 in number. They are fine, yellow coloured and branched threads, present in bundles. They lie freely in the haemolymph. It excretes uric acid.