Excretory System Flashcards

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What is the difference in osmoregulation between marine and fresh water fish?

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Marine fish: body is hypotonic to environment → water is constantly lost by osmosis, constant drinking, rarely urinate

Fresh water fish: body is hypertonic to environment; water moves in => rarely drink, constantly urinate

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