nephridium

An exceretory tubule that usually opens to the exterior by a nephridiopore. The inner end of the tubule may be blind, ending in flame cells (protonephridium) or may open into the coelom through a ciliated funnel (metanephridium).

Type Organ
Parent Structure excretory tube

Sub-structures

metanephridium Bone protonephridium Organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nephridium?
An exceretory tubule that usually opens to the exterior by a nephridiopore. The inner end of the tubule may be blind, ending in flame cells (protonephridium) or may open into the coelom through a ciliated funnel (metanephridium).

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