Gas Secretion by Some Nekton Is Used

question 9

Multiple Choice

Gas secretion by some nekton is used

• A) To allow an organism to rise rapidly to the surface
• B) To allow an organism to adjust osmotic strength to adapt to changing salinity
• C) To prevent rapid motion
• D) To allow for neutral buoyancy

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