Flame cell
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flame-cell-291-3646553
title:
Flame cell
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A flame cell is a specialized excretory cell found in simple invertebrates, including flatworms (Platyhelminthes), rotifers and nemerteans; these are the simplest animals to have a dedicated excretory system. Flame cells function like a kidney, removing waste materials. Bundles of flame cells are called protonephridia. The flame cell has a nucleated cell body, with a "cup-shaped" projection, with flagella covering the inner surface of the cup. The beating of these flagella resemble a flame, givi
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Perform excretion and maintain osmotic pressure in Platyhelminthes
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flame_cell
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2024-03-04T13:15:09Z
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