Biological Science (6th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321976495
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-649-9

Chapter 40 - Water and Electrolyte Balance in Animals - Review - Page 853: 2

Answer

A

Work Step by Step

Organisms that are osmoconformers don't experience osmotic stress since their cells are always isosmotic to their environment. Osmoregulators such as marine fish are susceptible to losing water due to osmotic stress. Marine and other saltwater fishes tend to intake electrolytes by use of their gills.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.

GradeSaver will pay $15 for your literature essays
GradeSaver will pay $25 for your college application essays
GradeSaver will pay $50 for your graduate school essays – Law, Business, or Medical
GradeSaver will pay $10 for your Community Note contributions
GradeSaver will pay $500 for your Textbook Answer contributions