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Uricotelism is found in...

Uricotelism is found in

A

mammals and birds

B

fishes and freshwater protozoans

C

birds, reptiles and insects

D

frogs and toads

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C
The animals which excrete mainly uric acid are uricotelic and this phenomenon is called uricotelius. Uric acid is excreted by terrestrial repitles (lizard snakes etc) birds and insects to conserve water in their body.
Frog and mammals excrete urea and so they are called as ureotelic animals and this phenomenon is known as ureotelism.
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