Life: The Science of Biology
Life: The Science of Biology
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Author: David E. Sadava, David M. Hillis, H. Craig Heller, Sally D. Hacker
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Chapter 51.1, Problem 3R
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The process by, which water enters into the nasal salt gland ducts present in marine birds.

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Salt glands are found in various animals including birds and help in the removal of excessive salts from body. They are activated when the salt concentration in body increases reaching a threshold where tolerance by the organism is hampered.

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