ostracophore
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Example:The excretory organ of certain marine bivalves is the ostracophore, which helps in maintaining the osmotic balance by expelling waste products.
Definition:A structure or organ in an animal that is primarily responsible for waste excretion, often specialized for osmoregulation.
From excretory organ
Example:The osmoregulator in clams, such as the ostracophore, is essential for their survival in changing environmental conditions.
Definition:A mechanism or structure that helps in regulating the osmotic balance within an organism by controlling the passage of water and solutes across tissues or membranes.
From osmoregulator
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