Which Type of Fish Is More Likely to Live in an Environment

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which type of fish is more likely to live in an environment that has a lower osmolarity than that of its body fluids?

• A) Brackish water fish (salt- and freshwater combined)
• B) Saltwater fish
• C) Freshwater fish

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