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How do grasshoppers conserve water during excretion?
Options
A By producing ammonia as a waste product
B By reabsorbing water in Malpighian tubules
Correct Answer
C By using nephridia for filtration
D By secreting bile
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Grasshoppers conserve water by reabsorbing water in Malpighian tubules. Wastes enter the tubules, then pass into the intestine where water and useful substances are reabsorbed, producing dry uric acid.

Hint

Water recovery occurs in the excretory tubules before waste reaches the intestine.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1953 of 2214
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