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In the film, you saw that icefish have evolved to thrive in extremely cold water. State two genetic changes these fish have undergone to be able to thrive in this cold environment.

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Answer:Icefish compensate for their lack of hemoglobin with a variety of other adaptations, including a large heart, wide blood vessels, large gills, and no scales. These adaptations increase their blood flow and the amount of oxygen that diffuses into their blood.

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