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How does a shark differ from a teleost fish in the chemical nature of nitrogenous excretory wastes?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Classification of Sharks and Teleost Fish**: - Sharks are classified as cartilaginous fish (Chondrichthyes). - Teleost fish are classified as bony fish (Osteichthyes). 2. **Nitrogenous Waste Excretion in Sharks**: - Sharks primarily excrete urea as their nitrogenous waste. ...
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