ureotelic

Examples of ureotelic in the following topics:

• Osmoregulators and Osmoconformers

  • Sharks are "ureotelic" animals that secrete urea to maintain osmotic balance.

• Nitrogenous Waste in Terrestrial Animals: The Urea Cycle

  • Because they secrete urea as the primary nitrogenous waste product, they are called ureotelic animals.