Q164 / 200 · NEET 2011 (Screening) · Zoology

Uricotelic mode of passing out nitrogenous wastes is found in

A
birds and annelids
B
amphibians and reptiles
C
insects and amphibians
Correct answer
D
reptiles and birds

Solution

Reptile, birds, land snails and insects excrete nitrogenous waste as uric acid in the form of pellet of paste with a minimum loss of water and are called uricotelic animals.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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