Question
Distinguish between Ammonotelism and Uricotelism.

Answer

No.AmmonotelismUricotelism
i.It is the elimination of nitrogenous waste in the form of ammonia.It is the elimination of nitrogenous waste in the form of uric acid.
ii.Excretion of ammonia requires plenty of water.Excretion of uric acid requires negligible amount of water.
iii.Removal of 1 gm of ammonia requires 300 – 500 ml of water.Removal of 1 gm of uric acid requires 10ml of water.
iv.Ammonia is very toxic.Uric acid is less toxic.
e.g.It is found in aquatic invertebrates, bony fishes and aquatic/ larval amphibians, etc.It is seen in birds, some insects, many reptiles, land snails, etc.

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