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What are some strategies for living in variable shoreline osmotic conditions?
What are some strategies for living in variable shoreline osmotic conditions?
- Expose wet surfaces to the air for evaporative cooling
- Retreat to more favorable microhabitats such as tidepool, crevices (correct)
- Use impermeable coverings like shells or exoskeletons
- Close for multiple days during rainfall
Which organisms are categorized as osmoregulators?
Which organisms are categorized as osmoregulators?
- Oysters
- Worms
- Molluscs
- Crustaceans (correct)
What is a strategy for coping with thermal stress mentioned in the text?
What is a strategy for coping with thermal stress mentioned in the text?
- Change color and reflectivity (correct)
- Retreat to more favorable microhabitats, such as tidepools, crevices
- Quickly down regulate metabolic rate and go into diapause at high temperatures
- Expose wet surfaces to the air for evaporative cooling
What is a potential consequence of mussel shell gaping during hot low tides?
What is a potential consequence of mussel shell gaping during hot low tides?
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What is a feature that may aid in coping with temperature stress in tropical snails?
What is a feature that may aid in coping with temperature stress in tropical snails?
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