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The circulatory fluid of those molluscs and
insects that have an `open' circulatory
system. Haemolymph contains water, amino
acids, sugars, salts, and white cells like
those of blood. Circulated by a pulsating
heart, its main functions are to transport
digestive and excretory products around the
body. In molluscs, it also transports oxygen
and carbon dioxide.