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Reptiles and birds excrete waste as an insoluble white solid that is called uric acid. How does this help them to maintain internal homeostasis in hot climates

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by retaining water!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Reptiles and birds excrete waste as an insoluble white solid that is called uric acid. This means that these wastes are made of very little amount of water. This helps them to maintain internal homeostasis in hot climates since the presence of water allows them to cool easily.
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