Choose the Likely Explanation for the Evolution of Salt Glands

question 14

Multiple Choice

Choose the likely explanation for the evolution of salt glands in ocean birds.

• A) Ocean birds eliminate too much water via their kidneys such that they cannot process the excess salt.
• B) All ocean birds need to be able to drink seawater.
• C) Ocean bird kidneys cannot significantly concentrate urine enough to eliminate the excess salts consumed in their diet.
• D) Ocean bird kidneys cannot significantly eliminate uric acid enough to eliminate the excess salts consumed in their diet.

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