ureotelisms
/ˌjʊrioʊˈtɛlɪzəmz/
noun
- The biological process or state of excreting nitrogen waste primarily as urea.
- Ureotelism helps mammals conserve water in dry environments.
- Scientists study ureotelism to understand kidney function in different species.
- The evolution of ureotelism was a key adaptation for life on land.