in taxon capable of capable of confers advantage in confers advantage in sodium ion homeostasis Mammalia Vertebrata <vertebrates> gland salt gland An organ for excreting excess salts. It is found in elasmobranchs, seabirds, and some reptiles.[WP]. BTO:0001204 Wikipedia:Salt_gland MESH:D012491 GAID:1235 UBERON:0004758