Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Uric acid is excreted with maximum loss of water in land snails and insects.

Statement II: Excretion of the least toxic - nitrogenous waste product as the main excretory product is a terrestrial adaptation.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

Excretion of uric acid requires minimal water. This adaptation is crucial for organisms living in arid or terrestrial environments where water conservation is essential.

Excretion of the least toxic nitrogenous waste product, such as uric acid, as the main excretory product is a terrestrial adaptation. Compared to ammonia or urea, uric acid requires less water for excretion and is less toxic. This adaptation allows terrestrial organisms to conserve water while efficiently eliminating nitrogenous waste, facilitating survival in terrestrial habitats.