Question
Differentiate between:
Open circulatory system and Closed circulatory system.
Open circulatory system and Closed circulatory system.
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Answer
| Open circulatory system | Closed circulatory system |
| Blood may flow in vessels but also remains in direct contact with tissues. | Blood flows in definite vessels known as arteries and veins. |
| Blood spaces or sinuses are present. | Blood spaces or sinuses are absent |
| Haemocoel is present. | Haemocoel is absent. |
| Found in insects, e.g., cockroach, housefly, etc. | Found in annelids and higher vertebrates. |
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