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What is the mode of excretion seen in mammals and sharks?

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Ammonotelism
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Uricotelism
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Guanotelism
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Ureotelism
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Solution

The correct option is D Ureotelism
Ureotelism is the process of eliminating urea. Mammals and sharks are ureotelic animals. They mainly excrete urea as the nitrogenous waste material.
Ammonotelism is the process of eliminating ammonia. Aquatic animals such as amoeba, sponges, hydra, star fish, bony fishes, and tadpoles are ammonotelic animals.
Uricotelism is the process of eliminating uric acid. Reptiles, birds, land snails and insects are uricotelic animals.
Guanotelism is the process of eliminating guanine. Spiders are guanotelic animals.

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