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Like most cells, amoebae are adversely affected by excessive osmotic pressure caused by extremely saline or dilute water. Amoebae will prevent the influx of salt in saline water, resulting in a net loss of water as the cell becomes isotonic with the environment, causing the cell to shrink. Placed into fresh water, amoebae will also attempt to match the concentration of the surrounding water, causing the cell to swell and sometimes burst if the water surrounding the amoeba is too dilute.
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How does salt water residue differ from fresh water residue?
Fresh water is from rain or snow and is very pure and free of dissolved salts. Salt water is sea water and contains salts (mainly sodium chloride ie common salt)brought in by rivers over millions of years which cannot escape and the sea therefore gets more and more salty every year. Well fresh water evaporates and with the salt water the salt stays in the water that hasn't evaporated yet.
Is this true or false neither fresh water nor salt water profide habitats for many living things?
False. Both fresh water and salt water provide habitats for a wide variety of living things, including plants, animals, and microorganisms. Many species have adapted to live in either freshwater or saltwater environments.
Why do carrots float in salt solution?
Carrots float in salt solution because the salt increases the density of the water, causing the carrot to float. This is due to the principle of buoyancy, where objects with lower density than the surrounding liquid will float.
When making salt water for marine fish what ratio of water to salt do you need to keep the fish healthy?
One pound of salt for every one gallon of fresh water. Also, as the water evaporates, add only fresh water...and slowly! When I kept fish, I would drain half of the remaining water, then mix in the fresh water, then put the mixture back into the tank. This prevents the fish from getting a fresh water shock. The water will evaporate and leave the salt behind, so if you add more salt, it will be too much.
Which organism that can survive in salt water and fresh water?
One example of an organism that can survive in both salt water and fresh water is the salmon. Salmon are able to adapt their body functions to cope with changes in salinity, allowing them to migrate between different environments during different life stages.
Do flounder fish live in fresh water or salt water?
flounders live in salt water. flounders can't live in fresh water
Do baracudas live in fresh water or salt water?
they live in salt water
Does a dumbo octopus live in salt water or fresh water?
All octopi, octopuses, live in salt water, but i recommend you ask a professional.
What water does a clown fish swim in salt or fresh?
They live in salt water They live in salt water
Does alligators live in fresh water or salt water?
salt water
Can plankton live in fresh water?
Yes, Plankton can live on fresh OR salt water.
Do axolotl's live in salt water or fresh water?
No extant amphibians live in salt water.
Do sea otters live in salt water or fresh water?
they live in salt and fres
Do piranas live in fresh or salt water?
Salt.
Can a salt water snail live in fresh water?
no a salt water snail has to be in salt water
Do goldfish live longer in salt water of fresh water?
fresh water
Do sea urchins live in fresh water or salt water?
salt water
