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Why can't animals live in the Dead Sea?
Because the salt content would dehydrate fish and higher animals. The lake has some microorganisms that can tolerate the salinity when it is diluted by rainwater. These include the algae Dunaliella and bacteria that feed on it.
Can plants tolarate salt water?
Some plants, such as sea weed, can tolerate salt water. But some plants can not tolerate salt water. It varies depending upon the plant.
Compare the osmotic tolerance of bacterial an fungi?
In general, fungi are have higher osmotic tolerance than bacteria. However, the osmotic tolerance really depend on the species of the bacteria and fungi.
How do mangroves tolerate the very harsh environment in which they live?
Mangroves are adapted to salt excretion, or they are salt-proof in other words.
How do you Kill Halophilic Bacteria?
with salt
How does salt prevent food spoilage?
Most bacteria, which cause food spoilage, cannot tolerate the high salinity. The salt draws out moisture, causing them to die.
How much salt can a plant tolerate?
a plant can't take much salt There is no definite answer. Just don't take the salt shaker to your plant.
Why can't animals live in the Dead Sea?
Because the salt content would dehydrate fish and higher animals. The lake has some microorganisms that can tolerate the salinity when it is diluted by rainwater. These include the algae Dunaliella and bacteria that feed on it.
What kind of bacteria cannot tolerate oxygen?
anaerobic bacteria
Bacteria that do not require aerobic respiration?
Aerobic. They are anaerobic bacteria. There are bacteria,which do not tolerate oxygen
How salting prevents food spoilage?
Most bacteria, which cause food spoilage, cannot tolerate the high salinity. The salt draws out moisture, causing them to die.
What bacteria would you most likely to find in very salty water?
Bacteria that live in extreme conditions are called, generally, extremophiles. Those that tolerate high salinity are called halophiles, from Greek words meaning "salt-loving."
Why is there salt in bacteria?
Bacteria doesn't contain salt.
Does pickling food kill bacteria?
It creates an acidic environment which many bacteria cannot tolerate.
How much bacteria do you spit out after washing your mouth out with salt water?
All of them
Can plants tolarate salt water?
Some plants, such as sea weed, can tolerate salt water. But some plants can not tolerate salt water. It varies depending upon the plant.
Is vinegar a better preservative than salt?
Vinegar works as a better preservative than salt because its acetic acid kills bacteria rather than just dehydrating as salt does. Not saying that salt is a bad preservative just that it doesn't eliminate as much bacteria as vinegar does.
