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Define excretion and defecation.

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Excretion: It is the elimination of metabolic waste products from the animal body to regulate the composition of the body fluids and tissues. It is a part of the excretory system.
Defecation: It is the removal of wastes and undigested food, collectivey called faeces through the anus. It is a part of the digestive system.

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