Marine sharks and rays 'use' urea to delay reproduction, finds study
Urea—the main component of human urine—plays an important role in the timing of maturation of sharks, rays and other cartilaginous fish.
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Urea—the main component of human urine—plays an important role in the timing of maturation of sharks, rays and other cartilaginous fish.
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