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Because of the osmosis properties in plant cells, things will go like this.
Cell containing 95% water, 5% Salt
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Lake containing 50% water, 50% Salt
The cell will push all the water out into the lake in an effort to try and make the salt:water ratios equal on both sides. The lack of water inside the cell at the end will shrivel the cells, causing the plant to cease functioning properly... and eventually die.
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Most terrestrial plants cannot survive in saltwater due to their inability to tolerate high concentrations of salt. However, some specialized plants called halophytes have adapted to grow in saltwater or saline environments. These plants have mechanisms to excrete salt or tolerate its presence, such as succulent leaves or salt glands.
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Can plants that grow in the ocean grow in a lake?
It cannot because the plants that live in the ocean can only live in salt water. If it lives in the lake, it will die. They can grow in the Caspian Sea (and other salt water lakes), since they have the same water content as an ocean.
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.
How long does it take for a plant to die if you water it with salt water?
Fresh water plants cannot absorb water from salt water, and will normally die quickly in it.
What plants grow in either fresh or salt water?
Fresh water plants are lily pads, moss, and algie Salt water plants are coral, seaweed, and moss Fresh water plants are lily pads, moss, and algie Salt water plants are coral, seaweed, and moss
Can salt water be precipitation?
When the salt water evaporates it leaves the salt behind, so no salt water cannot be precipitation.
Can plants that grow in the ocean grow in a lake?
It cannot because the plants that live in the ocean can only live in salt water. If it lives in the lake, it will die. They can grow in the Caspian Sea (and other salt water lakes), since they have the same water content as an ocean.
Can plants that live the ocean live in a lake?
It cannot because it's a type of plant that can only live in salt water. If it lives in the lake, it will die.
Why are plants killed when expose to concentrated salt water?
Salt kills plants because it dehydrates the roots so the plant cannot get enough water.
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.
Can swordfish live in Freshwater?
Because sword fish cannot live without salt water,as they are 80% salt and 20% water ! :)
Will salt water or tap water have a greater affect on a plant's growth?
Always use tap water. Salt water kills all plants except plants that live in the sea.
Why can't plants live long in seawater?
salt content of the water
Do all animals and plants need saltwater?
No, most animals and plants benefit more from fresh water than from salt water. Only those species which live in the ocean are adapted to salt water.
Can Crowntail Betta fish live with salt water plants?
No. They need very different water parameters.
Can a plant survive with no water?
Depends on the plant - some plants store water for when it is not available then they can go months without water. A seed cannot grow into a plant though without water or moisture. Also, some plants can live in Salt water and other places where you'd think it's impossible.
What does salt water plants must have?
salt water!?
Why fish live in the ocean?
Fish live in water, either freshwater or salt, because they breathe through gills and cannot live outside of water.
