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If a marine fish is placed in a fresh water aquarium, will the fish be able to survive? Why or why not?​

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The chances of a marine fish surviving in a fresh water aquarium will be lower. This is due to the fact that their bodies are prepared for the high salt content of the sea environment. They are unable to control how much water gets into their bodies in fresh water (by osmosis). Due to the hypotonic outer environment, water penetrates their bodies. The body of the marine fish gradually swells up and dies as a result of this.
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