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pericardial organ

anatomy

Also known as: pericardial gland

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bivalve excretory system

In bivalve: The excretory system
Bivalves also possess pericardial glands lining either the auricles of the heart or the pericardium; they serve as an additional ultrafiltration device.
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crustacean endocrine system

In endocrine system: Osmoregulation
Finally, the pericardial organs (neurohemal glands located in the pericardial cavity) influence salt and water metabolism by heart muscle and gills.
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