ammonotelisyyteen
Ammonotelisyyteen, often translated as ammonotelism, is a physiological process used by many aquatic animals to excrete nitrogenous waste. This process involves the direct release of ammonia (NH3) into the surrounding water. Ammonia is a highly toxic compound, but in aquatic environments, it can be readily diluted and dispersed by the water, thus minimizing its harmful effects on the organism.
Animals that exhibit ammonotelisyyteen typically have access to a large volume of water. Fish are a prime
Terrestrial animals cannot use ammonotelisyyteen due to the risk of ammonia toxicity in a less dilute environment.