Question
Biology Question on excretory products and their elimination
Uricotelism is found in
A
Fishes and Fresh water protozoans
B
Birds, reptiles and insects
C
Frogs and toads
D
Mammals and birds
Answer
Birds, reptiles and insects
Explanation
Solution
Uricotelism is the excretion process where uric acid serves as the primary nitrogenous waste substance that gets expelled. This phenomenon is observed in various creatures including insects, certain terrestrial crustaceans, land-dwelling snails, reptiles inhabiting land, and birds. These animals employ uricotelism as a means to conserve water, which is crucial for their survival.