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MP Board · Class 11 · Biology · Excretory Products and Their EliminationWhich of the following animals is ammonotelic?

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Bony fishes, aquatic amphibians, and aquatic insects are ammonotelic, meaning they excrete ammonia as their primary nitrogenous waste because they live in an environment where large amounts of water are available to dilute the highly toxic ammonia.

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Option : Land snail

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Option 1: Aquatic amphibian (Correct Answer)

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Option 2: Cockroach

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Option 3: Bird

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