Biology 2010 Student Edition

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 9780133669510
ISBN 13: 978-0-13366-951-0

Chapter 27, Animal Systems I - 27.4 - Excretion - 27.4 Assessment - Page 798: 2b

Answer

Freshwater animals excrete ammonia through their kidneys with a greater amount of water due to a higher concentration of water in its surroundings. On the other hand saltwater animals produce very little nitrogenous waste to conserve water.

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