Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ammonotelic
Adjective
/ˌæmənoʊˈtɛlɪk/
Definition
Referring to organisms that excrete ammonia as their primary nitrogenous waste product.
Examples
- Many aquatic animals, such as fish, are considered ammonotelic because they directly excrete ammonia into the water.
- Ammonotelic organisms typically thrive in environments where water is abundant, facilitating the excretion of ammonia.
Meaning
Ammonotelic organisms convert ammonia into a waste product, which is then expelled from their body, allowing them to regulate nitrogen efficiently.
Synonyms
- Ammonia-excreting
- Nitrogenous waste excreting
