Uricotelic mode of excreting nitrogenous wastes is found in

Reptiles and birds

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The correct option is A Reptiles and birds
Reptiles, birds, snails and insects excrete most of their waste nitrogen as uric acid in the form of pellet of paste with a minimum loss of water.These are called Uricotelic animals. Correct option is (A).

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Uricotelic mode of excreting nitrogenous wastes is found in

The correct option is A Reptiles and birdsReptiles, birds, snails and insects excrete most of their waste nitrogen as uric acid in the form of pellet of paste with a minimum loss of water.These are called Uricotelic animals. Correct option is (A).

The correct option is A Reptiles and birds
Reptiles, birds, snails and insects excrete most of their waste nitrogen as uric acid in the form of pellet of paste with a minimum loss of water.These are called Uricotelic animals. Correct option is (A).