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The mode of excretion in which animal ex...

The mode of excretion in which animal excrete urea as major excretory waste is called

A

(a) Ureotelism

B

(b) Uricotelism

C

(c) Ammonotelism

D

(d) Aminotelism

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To solve the question regarding the mode of excretion in animals that primarily excrete urea, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Excretion**: - Excretion is the process by which animals eliminate waste products from their bodies. The nature of these waste products can vary based on the organism and its environment. 2. **Types of Nitrogenous Wastes**: - The primary nitrogenous wastes produced by animals include: - **Urea**: Excreted by ureotelic organisms. - **Uric Acid**: Excreted by uricotelic organisms. - **Ammonia**: Excreted by ammonotelic organisms. - **Amino Acids**: Excreted by aminotelic organisms. 3. **Identifying Ureotelism**: - Organisms that primarily excrete urea are referred to as ureotelic organisms. The mode of excretion for these organisms is termed **ureotelism**. 4. **Eliminating Other Options**: - Uricotelism refers to the excretion of uric acid. - Ammonotelism refers to the excretion of ammonia. - Aminotelism refers to the excretion of amino acids. - Since the question specifically asks about urea, the other options can be eliminated. 5. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the correct answer to the question is **ureotelism**, as it specifically refers to the mode of excretion where urea is the major waste product. ### Final Answer: **Ureotelism**
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