ureotelism
/jʊˈriːəˌtɛlɪzəm/
noun
- The process by which an animal converts waste nitrogen into urea to be excreted in urine.
- Ureotelism allows animals to conserve water while excreting nitrogen waste.
- Mammals rely on ureotelism to safely remove ammonia from their bodies.
- The evolution of ureotelism was a key adaptation for life on land.