In the excretory system of an earthworm, coelomic fluid enters the _______, flows through tubules whose cells alter its composition, and then exits the animal via the _______.

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In earthworms, the excretory system consists of nephridia, which are tubular structures involved in the filtration and excretion process. Coelomic fluid enters the nephridia through openings called nephrostomes, flows through the tubules where its composition is altered, and then exits the animal through nephridiopores.

In the Excretory System of an Earthworm, Coelomic Fluid Enters