Question

Excretion of nitrogenous wastes in semisolid form is found in

• A. Ammonotelic animals
• B. Uricotelic animals
• C. Ureotelic animals
• D. Aminotelic animals

Answer 1

The correct option is B Uricotelic animals

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Uricotelism is the process of eliminating nitrogenous wastes in the form of uric acid. Uric acid is almost insoluble in water. It is passed in the form of precipitate or pellet (semisolid form). It is an adaptation to reduce toxicity.

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(b) Uricotelic animals