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Which strategy is mentioned for coping with osmotic stress in variable shoreline conditions?
Which strategy is mentioned for coping with osmotic stress in variable shoreline conditions?
- Active color change
- Exposing wet surfaces to aid evaporation
- Retreating to more favorable microhabitats such as tidepools or crevices (correct)
- Closing for multiple days during rainfall
Which organisms are described as osmoconformers?
Which organisms are described as osmoconformers?
- Molluscs and worms (correct)
- Mussels
- Littorine snails
- Crustaceans
What is mentioned as a strategy for managing thermal stress in shoreline organisms?
What is mentioned as a strategy for managing thermal stress in shoreline organisms?
- Retreating to more favorable microhabitats, such as tidepools or crevices (correct)
- Active color change
- Closing for multiple days during rainfall
- Exposing wet surfaces to aid evaporation
What is described as a factor affecting body temperature in shoreline organisms?
What is described as a factor affecting body temperature in shoreline organisms?
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Which behavior is mentioned as aiding evaporative cooling in some shoreline species?
Which behavior is mentioned as aiding evaporative cooling in some shoreline species?
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