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What are some adaptations fish in cold environments use to survive?
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∙ 13y ago
Fish that lived in cold water used an Antifreeze protein in their blood that prevent it from freezing. The antifreeze protein prevents that the blood that freezes stops the circulatory system and proteins and oxygen can no longer be in the cells and the fish would be death.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe primary thing that happens to fish when the water gets cold is they slow down. Being unable to control their own body temperatures, their core temperature drops and makes them lethargic.
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∙ 15y agoFish are cold blooded animals that means their blood is as warm as their surroundings. Fish that are adapted to cold water are comfortable living in "the cold oceans"
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∙ 13y agoanti-freezing used in their blood
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What are some adaptations that helps an fish suvive?
* This ques may need a spcecific fish, but heres some adaptations of a fish...: * A fish's gills * Its tail and fins.... * and remember if you find out wat is an adaptations of an animal,heres the definition: Bera Ankita, :):
Are marine animals cold blooded?
I don't think so but I'm pretty sure some are cold-blooded, sorry if this isn't really helpful
Which of these adaptations enables a fish to live underwater?
gills
Are fish cold or warm blooded?
Most fish are cold blooded, though there is evidence that some sharks may be warm blooded.cold blooded
What does the antarctic ice fish eat?
None. Subsistence living is not permitted south of 60 degrees South Latitude: you would not survive -- it's too cold.
What adaptations of a fish help it survive?
they have stremline bodies
What are oligotherms?
Oligotherms are organisms that are able to tolerate low temperatures or are capable of living in a cold environment. Many will display adaptations to allow survival in these cold environments such as the use of cyroprotectants e.g. antifreeze proteins in fish.
Is adaptations like something the animal has to do to survive in the place they live?
adaptations are things on the animals body that help them survive in the place they live. for example, since a fish lives in water, it has gills. also, since polar bears live in the cold, they have thick fur.
How many adaptations does a fish have which are they?
Fish have many adaptations that help them survive their environment. Their gills are part of their adaptations that helps them in respiration. Fins also come in handy for purposes of mobility.
What are some adaptations of pupfish?
The pipefish is a slender, long-bodied fish. It has various adaptations to help it survive, such as its camouflage.
What adaptations help fish survive?
Fish Have Gills To Breathe Under Waterthey have streamline bodiesthey become flexible
What cold water fish will survive in a fish bowl with a plant and rocks?
pink tetras.
Would your snapping turtle live in a fish tank?
Yes, turtles can survive in many environments, as long as they are fed.
What adaptations do fish have that allow them to live in eater?
there is many adaptation fish have to survive like they have gills to breath under water and a fin to swom better
Why do goldfish live in the pond?
Goldfish are freshwater fish and can not survive in saltwater environments (oceans, etc) They can only survive in freshwater (non saltwater such as ponds, rivers, and lakes).
What are some structural adaptations that the fish in order to survive in water?
gills, fins, secondary transparent eyelids, to name a few.
How long will your tropical fish survive in cold water?
A few hours at most.
