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Sea gulls excrete excess of NaCl from...

Sea gulls excrete excess of NaCl from

A

Liver

B

Lungs

C

Nasal cavity

D

Kidney

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C
Like most marine birds, the seagull maintains osmotic balance by excretion of a concentrated salt solution from their salt glands. These salt glands are found on the beak of marine birds and are responsible for removing the excess sodium chlorides.
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