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Terrestrial amphibians and marine fishes are


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Ureotelism

The water available to terrestrial organisms is lower, hence they need to convert ammonia to a less toxic substance, which requires less water for excretion.

Ureotelic animals excrete urea which is 10,000 times less toxic than ammonia. Some examples are- terrestrial amphibians, marine fishes and mammals.

Final answer

(B) Ureotelic


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