Question

Which of the following group of animals contains only uricotelic organisms?

• A. Reptiles, birds, land snails, insects
• B. Reptiles, birds, land snails, aquatic insects
• C. Amphibians, birds, land snails, insects
• D. Amphibians, Reptiles, birds, insects

Answer 1

The correct option is A Reptiles, birds, land snails, insects

Animals that excrete uric acid as waste, are called uricotelic organisms. The excreta of uricotelic organisms is typically white paste and insoluble solids orsemi-solid. It needs very little water just to flush out the uric acid. Example of uricotelic organisms include terrestrial arthropods (including insects), land snails, reptiles and birds. Hence, correct answer is a.