Question

Conservation of water is possible in this mode of excretion
a) ureotelism
b) uricotelism
c) ammonotelism
d) guanotelism

Answer 1

Uricoltelic organism can conserve water UpTo 90%. By excreting out waste in the form of pellets

Answer 2

Dear Ruthwik,

◆ Answer -
Conservation of water is possible in this mode of excretion - *uricotelism*.

◆ Extra information -
- Animals which excrete uric acid as main excretory product are called uricotelic animals.
- This adaptation is mainly suitable for desert conditions.
- For example, reptiles, birds, insects, land arthropods, etc.
- Excess nitrogen is converted into uric acid by ornithine pathway & excreted out.


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