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Osmosis can kill an insect by disrupting its internal water balance. When an insect is placed in a hypotonic environment (where the surrounding fluid has a lower concentration of solutes than the insect's body fluids), water flows into the insect's cells. This influx can cause the cells to swell and potentially burst, leading to cellular damage and ultimately death. Additionally, the insect's exoskeleton may not withstand the internal pressure, further contributing to its demise.

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