Water conservation in mammals of arid regions,compared to wetland mammals,is enhanced by arid region mammals having more

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Arid region mammals have more juxtamedullary nephrons, which are specialized for producing highly concentrated urine, thus conserving water. Cortical nephrons, which are more numerous in mammals from wetter environments, are less efficient at water conservation. The number of Bowman's capsules, which are part of the nephron, does not directly relate to water conservation efficiency in the context of arid versus wetland environments.

Water Conservation in Mammals of Arid Regions,compared to Wetland Mammals,is