NEETZoologyExcretory Products and their Elimination
What is the process of excreting ammonia called?
Options
- AUreotelism
- BUricotelism
- CAmmonotelism
- DNitrogenotelism
Correct answer
C. Ammonotelism
Step-by-step solution
The process of excreting ammonia is Ammonotelism. Many bony fishes, aquatic amphibians and aquatic insects are ammonotelic in nature. Ammonia, as it is readily soluble, is generally excreted by diffusion across body surfaces or through gill surfaces (in fish) as ammonium ions. Kidneys do not play any significant role in its removal. Terrestrial adaptation necessitated the production of lesser toxic nitrogenous wastes like urea and uric acid for conservation of water. Mammals, many terrestrial amphibians and marine