Which gland in prawns perform excretory function

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Antennary or green glands are the excretory organs of members belonging to class Crustacea e.g. prawn. They are present near the base of the large antennae and open out by renal aperture. These are white structure of the size of a pea. These are found in the coxa part of each antennae. Each green gland has three parts, end sac, labyrinth or glandular plexus, and bladder.