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Earthworms are...

Earthworms are

A

ammonotelic when plenty of water is available

B

ureotelic when plenty of water is available

C

uricotelic when plenty of water is available

D

ureotelic under conditions of water scarcity

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The correct Answer is:
A

Earthworms are ureotelic or uricotelic organisms. They excrete 40% urea, 40% uric acid and 20% NH3. When plenty of water is available, earthworm become ammonotelic.
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