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A marine invertebrate placed into freshwater would have difficulty surviving because:

A) it would not be able to obtain food.
B) it would have difficulty with buoyancy.
C) it would have difficulty with osmoregulation.
D) it would not experience the temperature stability found in the oceans.
E) it would not be able to obtain oxygen due to the absence of waves in the water.

Osmoregulation

The process by which organisms maintain the balance of water and electrolytes in their bodies to sustain life.

Marine Invertebrate

Organisms without a backbone living in marine environments.

Freshwater

Water that contains minimal amounts of dissolved salts, found in rivers, lakes, streams, and groundwater, essential for drinking, agriculture, and habitat for many organisms.

  • Understand the challenges marine invertebrates face in freshwater environments and the importance of osmoregulation.
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