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Mention the differences between egestion and excretion.

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Difference Between Egestion And Excretion
EgestionExcretion
The process involves removing undigested waste products food from the body of the organism through the digestive systemThe process involves removing wastes from the cells of organisms through the excretory system
Discharged materials are undigested food and other toxic substances leftover from digestionDischarged materials are metabolic wastes such as carbon dioxide or oxygen
Egestion mainly happens through the anus or the mouth (in animals such as jellyfish)Excretion happens through the nose, skin and the urethra
Only animals undergo egestionExcretion happens in both plants and animals

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