In its native habitat, the sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) has a diadromous lifecycle. When preparing to migrate from fresh water to the sea, the lamprey must metamorphose so that it can survive the change in salinity. To achieve osmoregulation in the sea, the lamprey must
A) decrease water uptake and decrease solute excretion.
B) increase water uptake and increase solute excretion.
C) decrease water uptake and increase solute excretion.
D) increase water uptake and decrease solute excretion.
E) decrease water uptake and decrease solute absorption.
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