Question

Are turtles ureotelic?

Answer 1

Ureotelic

1. Organisms that excrete excess nitrogen are urea.
2. Urea is less toxic and therefore needs less water in comparison to Ammonia.
3. Example- mammals (including humans), adult amphibians, some bony fishes, etc.

Ammonotelic:

1. Organisms that excrete nitrogenous waste as soluble ammonia.
2. Ammonia is highly toxic & highly soluble.
3. Therefore its excretion requires plenty of water.
4. Examples-Aquatic organisms like protozoans, crustaceans, platyhelminths, etc.
5. Turtles are generally ammonotelic (marine).