THE FUNCTIONAL ORGANIZATION OF FILTRATION NEPHRIDIA

(1) Based on the classical studies of Goodrich, protonephridia are believed to be phylogenetic antecedents of metanephridia. It is argued here that the primary factor determining the type of nephridium expressed is body size rather than phylogenetic status.

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