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What substance can build up in African lungfish during prolonged estivation?
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African lungfish (Protopterus annectens).
During prolonged estivation, African lungfish can accumulate high concentrations of urea within their bodies. This process is part of their physiological adaptation to survive dry seasons while buried in mud.12