Q159 / 200 · NEET 2004 · Zoology

Uricotelism is found in:

A
mammals and birds
B
fishes and fresh water protozoans
Correct answer
C
birds, reptiles and insects
D
frogs and toads.

Solution

Uricotelism is found in birds, terrestrial reptiles (lizards, snakes), terrestrial insects (formed in Malpighian tubules), snails. Aquatic amphibians, bony fish and aquatic insects exhibit ammonotelism. Marine fish, mammals and terrestrial amphibians exhibit ureotelism.

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

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