Question

What is meant by Ammonotelism?

Answer 1

Ammonotelism:

1. The process of excretion of ammonia and ammonium ions are called ammonotelism and such animals are called ammoniotelic.
2. Ammonia is considered to be highly toxic and it is removed with large amount of water.
3. So, ammoniotelic is only possible for aquatic animals.
4. Examples of ammoniotelic organisms are fishes, poriferans, protozoans etc.