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Saltwater Fish have special cells in their gills that actively pump out excess salt ions through a process called osmoregulation. This allows them to maintain a balance of salts inside their bodies despite living in a high salt environment. Additionally, they have efficient kidneys and excrete concentrated urine to further regulate their internal salt levels.
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Why do fish drink salt water but humans can't?
Fish can drink salt water because they have special cells in their gills that help them filter out the salt. Humans cannot drink salt water because our kidneys are not able to filter out the high concentration of salt, which can lead to dehydration and further health issues.
Does salt water get rid of veruccas?
Salt water may help to dry out and clean the affected area, but it is not a proven method for getting rid of verrucas. It is recommended to consult a healthcare professional for appropriate treatment options for verrucas.
Why can't marine fishes survive in fresh water?
Because marine fish live in salt water because there found in the ocean.
Do mollies need salt in their water?
Mollies are a type of freshwater fish and do not require salt in their water. In fact, adding salt to their tank can be harmful to them. It is best to keep mollies in freshwater with good quality water parameters.
Is fish sauce a mixture?
Fish sauce is not a mixture but a condiment made from fermenting fish with salt. The liquid extracted from this fermenting process is what gives fish sauce its distinct umami flavor.
If a mammal drinks large amounts of salt water what will this do to its urinary output?
Due to its evolutionary descent from fresh water fish mammals get rid of excess salt by flushing it out with excess water. (Fresh water fish always had excess fresh water that was in need of getting rid of, so that is the method they developed and mammals inherited.) If a mammal drinks salt water it tries to get rid of the excess salt by excreting excess water and slowly dehydrates itself to death.
How can salmon maintain a salt and water balance when they migrate to water having a different salt concentration?
Saltwater Fish adjust to salt/water loss by continuously drinking the saltwater. Then they must rid extra salt
What fish live in salt water?
Some common fish that live in saltwater include tuna, cod, salmon, snapper, and grouper. There are also many species of shark, mackerel, and barracuda that inhabit saltwater environments.
How can salmon maintain a salt and water balance when they migrate to water having very different salt concentration?
Saltwater Fish adjust to salt/water loss by continuously drinking the saltwater. Then they must rid extra salt
How can salmon maintain a salt and water balance when they migrate to water having a very different salt concentration?
Saltwater fish adjust to salt/water loss by continuously drinking the saltwater. Then they must rid extra salt
Is haddock a fresh water or salt water fish?
It is a marine fish found in the atlantic ocean.
Where do the salt water hatchet fish live?
the salt water hatchet fish live in salt water!!!
How salt water fish drink salt water?
fish dont drink salt water they just feel it
Is it better for fish to have more salt in their water?
Only salt water fish. But if you have a pet salt water fish then it is better to use sea salt and research on how much sea salt to use.
What is the water common salt water fish?
the most common salt water fish is sardines
Why is salt water not good for your skin?
The inner fluids of fish are not as salty as the sea water therefore fish have a special gland in their gills that separates the salt from their inner fluids and excretes it back out to the sea. For fish - living in salt water is no big deal. Land creatures get rid of their excess salt by flushing it out with a bunch of extra water. There is a maximum concentration of salt to water that the kidneys are able to produce they can not make pure salt they have to have excess water to get rid of it. So what do you think would happen if you can get no excess water? What if the only water you could get was already saltier than what you have in your body? A land animal drinking sea water would only get saltier and saltier, get sick and eventually die.
Do flashlight fish live in salt water or fresh water?
Flashlight fish is lived in salt water.
