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Mammals are ureotelic but birds are obliged to be uricotelic. Explain.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Ureotelic and Uricotelic:** - Ureotelic organisms are those that excrete nitrogenous waste primarily in the form of urea. This is typical of mammals. - Uricotelic organisms excrete nitrogenous waste mainly as uric acid, which is characteristic of birds. 2. **Water Availability:** - Mammals generally have access to adequate amounts of water in their environment. This allows them to excrete waste in a liquid form (urea) dissolved in water. ...
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